State vs 3 unidentified accused — Dharamshala heroin seizure case

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27 Oct 2026Arrest

Large consignment of 'chitta' recovered at a Khaniyara hotel in Dharamshala, Himachal; two Punjabi youths arrested.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police seized a large amount of heroin and arrested two individuals.
Who:: The police station is Dharamshala Police Station. The two Punjabi youths are the accused.
When:: Reported on 27 Oct 2026.
Where:: The case is at a hotel in Khaniyara, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Why:: The accused were arrested because they allegedly had a large consignment of heroin in their possession.
What it means:: The police will now investigate the case further to prepare for legal proceedings against the accused.

27 Oct 2026Arrest

3 arrested with 17.50 grams of heroin in Dharamshala: 1 lakh cash also recovered from a hotel in Khaniyara; 2 accused are residents of Punjab.

Dharmashala police seize heroin and cash from Punjab men at Khaniyara hotel. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. The CIA team of Kangra Police and Dharamshala Police have arrested three accused in an operation against 'chitta' (heroin). The police have recovered a total of 17.50 grams of heroin and one lakh rupees in cash from them.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested three people and seized heroin along with cash.
Who:: The Dharamshala Police and Kangra Police CIA team arrested three accused people from Punjab and another area.
When:: Reported on 27 Oct 2026.
Where:: Khaniyara, Dharamshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Why:: The accused are allegedly involved in the possession of heroin and cash related to illegal drug activity.
What it means:: The police have officially taken the accused into custody to begin the legal process for these charges.

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State vs 3 unidentified accused — Dharamshala heroin seizure case

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Large consignment of 'chitta' recovered at a Khaniyara hotel in Dharamshala, Himachal; two Punjabi youths arrested.

3 arrested with 17.50 grams of heroin in Dharamshala: 1 lakh cash also recovered from a hotel in Khaniyara; 2 accused are residents of Punjab.

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