Panchkula, 17 June (H.S.): The Anti-Narcotics Cell in

Panchkula has arrested a man after recovering 305 grams of heroin from his

possession. The estimated value of the seized heroin is said to be around Rs

1.5 crore. Police also recovered two mobile phones and Rs 10,000 in cash from

the accused.

According to police, Anti-Narcotics Cell in-charge

Sub-Inspector Nirmal Singh had received information that a person named Ajay

was allegedly supplying heroin in the Panchkula and Zirakpur areas. The

information further stated that he was expected to deliver a narcotic substance

near the cremation ground in Sector 20, Panchkula.

Acting on the tip-off, police formed a raiding team and

started surveillance in civil dress near the spot. On the basis of the

informer’s identification, the police team apprehended a suspicious person.

During questioning, the accused identified himself as Ajay, 36, a resident of

Abohar in Punjab, currently living as a tenant at Aashiana Homes in

Peermuchhalla, Dhakoli.

During the search, police recovered a transparent polythene

packet from the back pocket of his jeans. The packet was found to contain

heroin. When weighed on an electronic scale, the total quantity came out to be

305 grams.

Police also recovered two mobile phones, one each of

Oppo and Vivo companies, along with Rs 10,000 in cash from the accused. The

heroin, cash and mobile phones were taken into possession and sealed by the

police.

Police officials said the recovered heroin falls under

the commercial quantity category as per the NDPS Act. On this basis, an FIR,

number 115, has been registered against the accused at Sector 20 police

station, Panchkula, under Section 21(C) of the NDPS Act.

Police are now questioning the accused to find out from where he procured

the heroin and in which areas he was allegedly supplying it. Further

investigation in the case has been handed over to ASI Parvinder of the

Anti-Narcotics Cell.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH