Ratia: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC), Fatehabad, arrested a youth with 80 intoxicating tablets in Nagpur village. The accused has been identified as Pawan Kumar, son of Om Prakash, a resident of Nagpur village in Ratia tehsil. He will be produced before the court.
Police Receive Secret Information About Drug Sales
According to ANC Fatehabad In-charge Sub-Inspector Vedpal, a police team led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Bhupender Singh was present near the Nagpur village bus stand on November 9.
During this time, the team received confidential information that a youth was allegedly involved in selling intoxicating tablets on Madh Road.
Acting on the information, police conducted a raid near Jindal Brick Kiln on Madh Road and apprehended the suspected youth.
80 Intoxicating Tablets Recovered During Search
During a search conducted as per legal procedure, police recovered 80 intoxicating tablets packed in eight strips from the pocket of the accused’s pyjama.
The accused was taken into custody, and further legal proceedings were initiated.
Case Registered Under NDPS Act
A case has been registered at Sadar Ratia Police Station under FIR No. 235, dated November 9, 2026, under Sections 22, 61 and 85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Police are continuing their investigation, and the accused will be presented before the court.
