Delhi Police Arrest Woman with 31 Heroin Sachets Near Adarsh Nagar Metro Station

New Delhi: The North-West District Police in Delhi are continuing their crackdown on the illegal drug trade in the capital. As part of the ongoing campaign, the District Anti-Narcotics Squad conducted a raid near Adarsh Nagar Metro Station and arrested a woman. The police recovered 13.11 grams of smack and 31 sachets of heroin, six tubes of Solution (Sulochan), and ₹1,340 in cash from her possession.

North-West District DCP Akanksha Yadav said the arrested woman has been identified as Salma (44), wife of Jamaluddin, a resident of H-4 Block, Jahangirpuri, Delhi. Acting on a tip-off received from a special informer on October 8, 2026, the Anti-Narcotics Squad carried out a planned operation.

Police Lay a Trap Based on Informer's Tip-Off

Under the supervision of Inspector Somil Sharma, in-charge of the Anti-Narcotics Squad, a team comprising Assistant Sub-Inspectors Dinesh and Chanderpal, Head Constables Rohit, Swayam and Sudhir, Woman Head Constable Manju, and Woman Constable Komal conducted the raid.

During the search, the team recovered sachets containing narcotic substances and other items from a polythene bag in the woman's possession.

In connection with the case, FIR No. 702/26 was registered at Adarsh Nagar Police Station on October 9, 2026, under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. An investigation has been initiated.

According to the police, the accused has no previous criminal involvement on record.

Under the leadership of North-West District DCP Akanksha Yadav, the police campaign against the illegal drug trade continues.