Shimla Police Detain Eight Drug Traffickers, Arrest Nepal Resident with Heroin
Shimla police have detained eight habitual drug traffickers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, with detention orders lasting three months. Separately, a Nepal resident, Sanju Rahi alias Madhav, was arrested near Hatkoti in Shimla district with about 50 grams of heroin. Madhav, a habitual offender, faces multiple NDPS cases, including previous arrests for heroin possession and illegal cough syrup seizure. Police emphasize ongoing preventive actions against repeat drug offenders.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (40–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 10 Nov, 08:06 pm. Other outlets followed.
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