Following the directions of Haryana Director General of Police BS Sandhu to act tough against criminals, the Sirsa Police has registered 46 cases and arrested 68 people during last 40 days under a special campaign ‘Prabal Prahar’ being carried out to curb drug smugglers in the district.
During the special campaign, police seized large quantity of narcotic substance, including 12.180 kg opium, over 2.442 kg heroin, 45.5 gram smack, over 14.54 quintals of chura post, 51,572 restricted drug pills, 2000 intoxication capsules, 103 bottles of restricted medicines, 638 gram drug power and 4.60 kg ganja from their possession, said a spokesman of Police Department.
He said the district police under the Superintendent of Police, Hamid Akhtar will continue the campaign against anti social elements. Anti-Crime Youth Club had been formed in the district with the aim of creating a completely drug-free and crime-free society. About 5,000 youth in the age group between 18 and 35 years will be associated with this club which would prove to be effective in curbing drug addiction and crime, added the spokesman. PNS