Ratia Police Arrests Second Accused in 25.940 Kg Cannabis and Illegal Firearm Seizure Case

Ratia: Fatehabad Police is continuously taking action to curb drug trafficking and illegal weapon-related activities. Ratia City Police Station has arrested the second accused, Suraj Bhan, son of Gyani Ram, a resident of Samalkha village in Panipat district, in connection with the recovery of 25 kg 940 grams of cannabis and an illegal firearm. The accused was produced before the Hon'ble Court, which remanded him to judicial custody as per its orders.

Police Recover 25.940 Kg Cannabis and Illegal Firearm

Ratia City Police Station In-charge Sub-Inspector Praveen stated that the police team acted on a secret tip-off and apprehended Amarjeet alias Bhagat, son of Pala Ram, a resident of Palsar village in Fatehabad district, near the major canal on the Ratia-Lali Road. The police recovered 25 kg 940 grams of cannabis packed in a plastic sack and an illegal muzzle-loading firearm from his possession. The accused was unable to produce any valid licence or permit for the firearm. During the further investigation, Ratia City Police arrested the second accused, Suraj Bhan.

Case Registered Under NDPS and Arms Acts

In this connection, Case No. 210, dated October 2, 2026, was registered at Ratia City Police Station under Sections 20C/61/85 of the NDPS Act and Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act, and an investigation was initiated. The police are investigating further facts related to drug trafficking and illegal weapons involving the accused. A detailed investigation into the case is underway.