COMMERCIAL QUANTITY OF CONTRABANDS SEIZED IN BOTH CASES, 26 LAKHS (APPROX.) DRUG’S MONEY and GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, NOTE COUNTING MACHINE, 5 VEHICLES AND 6 QR CODE SCANNERS.
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In a major breakthrough, the Police Station Crime, of UT Chandigarh has succeeded in busting two interstate Narco Drug syndicates. The case were cracked under the leadership of Sh. Jasbir Singh, (SP-Crime, Chandigarh), with the Supervision of Sh. Dhiraj Kumar, DSP-Crime, and led by Insp. Satvinder, SHO, Police Station-Crime Sector 11, Chandigarh.
DETAILS OF FIR NO.23/2025 U/S 21, 22 & 29 NDPS, PS-CRIME
On 07.11.2025, acting on a secret information, a team of Crime Branch headed by ASI Bhupinder Singh apprehended are Ashwani Kumar @ Ashu from Sector-40, Chandigarh, and recovered 47.80 grams of Heroin from his possession and accordingly his arrest was made in this case.His disclosure led to the arrest of Sonu @ Kallu @ Don and Salman @ Munna from Sector-56 and Maloya, Chandigarh.
During interrogation, accused Sonu @ Kallu @ Don caused recovery of 100.60 grams heroin and 2.01 grams ICE on 11.11.
2025. Further disclosures led to the arrest of Sunil @ Darchi and Anup from Sector-38D and Sector-25. The interrogation of accused Anup exposed a major interstate supplier Bunty, resident of Dhakoli, Zirakpur. A raid at his residence resulted in massive recovery of 523 grams cocaine, Rs. 20,64,750/- cash, gold ornaments and other incriminating materials. Accused Bunty was arrested from his residence.
From investigation till date, it has been found that the drug network was working at different levels. Local peddlers like Ashu, Sunil @ Darchi and Salman used to buy small and medium quantities of heroin from Sonu @ Kallu and sold it in the Tri-City area. The main interstate supplier, Bunty, was bringing Cocaine from a man named Sunny in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, and Bunty was also procuring other synthetic drugs from African nationals based in Delhi, said SP Jasbir Singh.
During further investigation, massive recovery of 490 grams cocaine from accused Bunty, Heroin 21.45 Grams from Sunil @ Darchi and Heroin 10.26 Grams, 25 Crack Balls - 12.59 Gram & Durg Money Rs. 23,500/- from Anup have been effected in this case. The investigation of the case is going on.
TOTAL RECOVERY: Cocaine - 1025.59 grams worth Rs. 6 Crores, HEROIN - 197.02 GRAMS worth Rs. 50 Lakhs, ICE - 2.01 GRAMS, CASH AMOUNT 21 LAKHS (APPROX.), GOLD ORNAMENTS AND TWO CARS
Ashwani Kumar @ Ashu S/o Manoj Kumar R/o House No. 6595, Sector-56, Chandigarh, aged 30 years Heroin - 47.80 grams, now in Judicial custody
Sonu @ Kalu @ Don S/o Sh. Madan Lal R/o # 2541, DMC, Chandigarh Age 41 yrs. Heroin- 100.61 Gram
ICE-2.01 Gram, now Judicial custody
Salman @ Munna S/oSh. Julfikar R/o # 2362, Small Flats Maloya, Chd. Age 19 yrs Heroin-16.90 gram Judicial custody
Sunil @ Darjii S/o Ranjit R/O H no.3222 sec 38 D Chd Age 36 Yrs. Heroin - 21.45 Grams Judicial custody
Anup S/o Falush H no.2197 sec 25 Chd age 33 years Heroin - 10.26 Grams, 25 Crack Balls - 12.59 Gram
Durg Money Rs - 23,500/- Judicial custody
Bunty s/o Roshan R/o A 37 Him Giri Enclave New Burari Transport Attourithy Delhi Age 39 years • Cocaine-1013 Grams, Drug Money Rs.20,64,750/-, Gold and silver jewellery and other items. Black Color Duster Car No. HR0-3P-3941 Judicial custody
MODUS OPERENDI: From investigation till date, it has been found that the drug network was working at different levels. Local peddlers like Ashu, Sunil @ Darchi and Salman used to buy small and medium quantities of heroin from Sonu @ Kallu and sold it in the Tri-City area. The main interstate supplier, Bunty, was bringing Cocaine from a man named Sunny in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, and Bunty was also procuring other synthetic drugs from African nationals based in Delhi.
PROFILING OF ACCUSED PERSONS : Ashwani Kumar @ Ashu S/o Manoj Kumar Resident of: R/o H. No. 6595, Sector-56, Chandigarh, age 30 years, Age: 33 years. Previously he was involved in FIR No. 11/2017 U/s 21, 22 NDPS Act PS-39 and FIR No. 10/2025 u/s 21 NDPS Act PS-ANTF Chandigarh
Sonu @ Kalu @ Don S/o Sh. Madan Lal , Resident of 2541, DMC, Chandigarh Age 41 yrs, is illiterate and previously he does work of Shoe polish in Market area. He also does work in money finance. He was in need of money, then he came to contact with some drugs supplier and started work of supply drugs for money to full fill his requirement.
Previously he is involved in case FIR No. 142 dt. 16.4.2005 u/s 21 NDPS Act. PS-39, Chd., Case FIR No. 472 dt. 9.12.2005 u/s 21 NDPS Act. PS-39, Chd.. Case FIR No. 384 dt. 29.9.2007 u/s /s 21 NDPS Act. PS-39, Chd.. Case FIR No. 494 dt. 6.10.2012 u/s 147,148,149,323,307,506 IPC & 25/54/59 Arms. Act. PS-39, Chd., Case FIR No. 116 dt. 27.6.17 u/s 21,22 NDPS Act. PS-Maloya, Chd. Case FIR No. 92 dt. 21.03.2015 dt. 323,324,34,506 IPC PS39, Chd Also found involved in one case of attempt to murder at PS-39.
Salman @ Munna S/o Sh. Julfikar R/o Resident of: # 2362, Small Flats Maloya, Chd. Age 19 yrs
Age: 19 years.Previous involveed in FIR No. 22/2025 21 NDPS Act. PS Maloya
Sunil @ Darjii S/o Ranjit Resident of: R/O H no.3222 sec 38 D Chd Age 36 Yrs , previously involved FIR No. 197/16 U/S 22 NDPS Act. PS 11 Chandigarh He is illiterate and previously used to sell sunglasses in Sector-17 market, Chandigarh. His father is deceased. He started supplying drugs for earning money to fulfil his personal requirements.
Anup S/o Falush Resident of: H no.2197 sec 25 Chd age 33 years Age: 33 Years Qualification : 12th pass. He has worked in a mobile phone repairing shop for 6–7 years. He started supplying drugs for monetary gain and to fulfil his financial needs.
Bunty s/o Roshan Resident of: R/o A 37 Him giri Enclave New Burari Transport Attourithy Delhi
Age: 39 years., is matriculat and used to sell ladies’ stoles (chunni) in Delhi. He started supplying drugs for monetary gain and to fulfil his financial needs. and involved in FIR NO.24/2025 U/S 21, 22 & 29 NDPS, PS-CRIME, UT, CHANDIGARH
On 19.11.2025, acting on a secret information, a team of Crime Branch headed by SI Daljeet Singh apprehended two suspect persons Rahul of Sector 25, Chandigarh (23 years) and Arun Kumar of Daddu Majra, Chandigarh (32 years), and recovered 109.56 grams of cocaine and 36.80 grams of cocaine from their possession and accordingly their arrest were made in this case. Further investigation led to the arrest of three more accused namely Inderjeet Singh @ Rohit, Tinku, Akash and Vishal. The investigation of the case is going on.
RECOVERIES: COCAINE -184 GRAMS worth Rs.90 Lakhs, Heroin- 279 grams worth Rs. 75 Lakhs,
Drug Money – Rs. 5 lacs, 02 VEHICLES , GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, NOTE COUNTING MACHINE AND OTHER ITEMS
Rahul S/o Sh. Om Parkash R/o # 2662 Sector 25, Chandigarh Cocaine - 109.56 grams Drugs money Rs. 3 Lakh (Cash amount Indian currency) 5 QR Code Scanner and Other Documents Gold and silver jewellery and other items. now in police custody
Arun Kumar S/o Sh. Rajesh Kumar R/o #2596 Daddu Majra, Colony Chandigarh Cocaine - 36.80 grams
Vehicle - Mahindra XUV 700, Note Counting Machine, Gold and silver jewellery and other items. Police custody
Inderjeet Singh @ Rohit S/o Rashpal R/o 120 DMC Chandigarh Drug money Rs. 15,000/- Police custody
Tinku S/O Rajinder Kumar House No. 2426 Sec. 25 Bhaskar Colony Chandigarh Drug money - Rs. 2 Lakhs drugs. Police custody
Akash S/o Om Parkash R/o H No. 2662, Sector 25 Chandigarh Heroin - 10.37 Grams &
Cocaine - 29.48 Grams (total Bolls 54)
Police custody
Vishal S/o Gurmeet Singh R/o Village Naushera Pattan, Tehsil Mukerian, Distt Hosiyarpur, Punjab- Age 23 Years Heroin - 269 Grams Police custody
MODUS OPERENDI: The investigation has revealed that the accused were running drugs supply network in the Tri-City and nearby areas. Arun Kumar was the main handler who bought cocaine from suppliers based at Delhi. He also used several bank accounts to receive drug money. Arun Kumar has been supplying cocaine to Rahul for the last one year. Rahul was contacted by local buyers and delivered drugs by placing them at milestone locations and sharing photos and location pins to avoid meeting anyone directly. He received drug money through third-party bank accounts with the help of Akash, who handled transactions and supplies. Inderjeet Singh @ Rohit (Arun’s brother-in-law) acted as a middleman between Arun and a Punjab-based supplier named Gill, whom he knew through Instagram.
PROFILING OF ACCUSED PERSONS
Rahul S/o Sh. Om Parkash. Resident of: 2662 Sector 25, Chandigarh. Age: 23 years
is illiterate. His father works as a shoe polisher in the market area, and Rahul himself sells door mats in the market. Arun Kumar, the main handler, is his friend. Rahul started selling drugs on Arun Kumar’s instructions as he was in need of money. He used to procure small quantities of cocaine (20–30 grams) from Arun Kumar, prepare one-gram packets, and sell them. He delivered the drugs by placing them at milestone drop points and received the money through UPI.
Arun Kumar S/o Sh. Rajesh Kumar Resident of: #2596 Daddu Majra, Colony Chandigarh Age: 32 years
is 12th pass. His father earlier worked as a cobbler and has now shifted to selling clothes from their residence, where Arun Kumar also assists him. Previously, Arun Kumar worked as a street vendor in the Sector-17 Market, Chandigarh. He is the brother-in-law (Jija) of arrestee Inderjeet and the brother-in-law (Sala) of arrestees Rahul and Akash. Arun Kumar has been involved in drug-selling activities for the last two years. He entered into this illegal activities of selling drugs through his friends with the motive of earning easy and quick money.
Inderjeet Singh @ Rohit S/o Rashpal Resident of: #120 DMC Chandigarh Age: 28 years. is 12th pass and currently works at his father’s confectionery (Kiryana) shop. Earlier, he worked for 2–3 years as a sales executive at Bim Global Company (a wine manufacturing company) in the Industrial Area, Chandigarh. Arun Kumar is his brother-in-law (Jija). He has been selling drugs for the last one year, and he started this activity on the advice of Arun Kumar.
Tinku S/O Rajinder Kumar Resident of: R2426 Sec. 25 Bhaskar Colony Chandigarh Age 24 Years is a graduate. Earlier, he worked at a chemist shop and at wedding events. He also worked for five years as a sales executive at Williom Grands Company (a wine manufacturing company) in the Industrial Area, Chandigarh. He came into these illegal activities through Arun Kumar.
Aakash S/o Om Parkash Resident of: H No. 2662, Sector 25 Chandigarh – Age – 27 Years is 8th pass. Earlier, he worked as a peon at a property dealer’s office and as a helper at a shop in Sector 37, Chandigarh. He is currently working as a Rapido rider on his Activa. Due to financial problems, he came into these illegal activities through Arun Kumar. He needed money for his son’s treatment. He supplied drugs to customers and received the money through UPI.
Vishal S/o Gurmeet Singh Resident of: Village Naushera Pattan, Tehsil Mukerian, Distt Hosiyarpur, Punjab Age: 23 Years He is graduate in Pharmacy. Earlier he had worked at Choco Patel Bakery at Pathankot (PB) for 4-5 months. He has been currently working at toll plaza, Nizerpur Toll Plaza (Amirtsar) since 01 year. He used to supply drugs for money.