Hisar Police Arrest Man with 10.770 Grams of Heroin Worth ₹55,000

Hisar: Police have arrested a local man after allegedly recovering 10.770 grams of heroin from his possession during a checkpoint operation near Sector 1/4. The accused, identified as Sahil, a resident of Hisar, was apprehended by the 12 Quarters Police Post team as part of the district-wide crackdown on drug trafficking.

According to police, the seized contraband has an estimated market value of approximately ₹55,000. The operation was conducted under the directions of Hisar Superintendent of Police Siddhant Jain, who has instructed officers to take strict action against those involved in the illegal drug trade.

Suspect detained during checkpoint operation

Assistant Sub-Inspector Rakesh Kumar, in-charge of the 12 Quarters Police Post, said his team was conducting vehicle and personnel checks in the area when a young man’s movements appeared suspicious. The officers detained him and conducted a search in accordance with the prescribed procedure, leading to the alleged recovery of 10 grams and 770 milligrams of heroin, commonly known as chitta.

The police subsequently arrested Sahil and initiated further proceedings.

Case registered under the NDPS Act

A case has been registered against the accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at HTM Police Station in Hisar. Investigators are questioning him about the alleged source of the drugs, their intended distribution and possible links to a wider supply network.

Police said the accused would be presented before a court and sought for custodial remand to facilitate further questioning.

Police cite previous criminal cases

According to the police, several criminal cases have previously been registered against Sahil. These include:

• Case No. 186/2024 under Sections 323, 324, 341 and 34 of the IPC at Civil Lines Police Station, Hisar.

• Case No. 240/2026 under Sections 115, 190, 191(2), 296, 351(3) and 324(6) of the BNS at HTM Police Station, Hisar.

• Case No. 552/2023 at HTM Police Station, Hisar.

• Case No. 771/2025 under Sections 115, 126, 351(3) and 3(5) of the BNS, along with Section 3 of the SC/ST Act, at HTM Police Station, Hisar.

• Case No. 745/2020 under Section 302 of the IPC at HTM Police Station, Hisar.

Police stated that the current status of these cases and the accused’s role in each would be verified through the prescribed legal process. The registration of previous cases does not, by itself, establish guilt.

SP reiterates zero-tolerance approach to drug trafficking

SP Siddhant Jain said action against those involved in the illegal drug trade would continue. He added that investigators would examine the role of individuals allegedly connected to the drug supply chain and take legal action wherever warranted.

Hisar Police also appealed to residents to share information about drug sales and trafficking. The department said it would make every possible effort to protect the identities of those providing information and urged the public to cooperate in efforts to curb drug abuse and safeguard young people.