Four Arrested, 6.3 Kg Opium Seized in Jharkhand's Khunti

• Four individuals arrested in Khunti, Jharkhand, with 6.3 kg opium and 40 kg poppy husk.
• Seized narcotics are valued at approximately Rs 36 lakh.
• Police conducted raids based on a tip-off, recovering contraband from two accused's homes.
• All arrested accused are residents of Khunti district.
• Suspects reportedly had long-standing contacts with opium smugglers from Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh.

Key Questions Answered

How much opium and poppy husk was seized in Khunti district?

In Khunti district, 6.3 kg of opium and 40 kg of poppy husk were seized. This seizure was made on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Which states were the Khunti opium smugglers in contact with?

The Khunti opium smugglers were in contact with smugglers from Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh.

What was the estimated value of the seized opium and poppy husk?

The estimated value of seized opium and poppy husk ranges from Rs 28 lakh to Rs 2 crore, depending on the quantity and location of the seizure. In Rajasthan, 1.