Interstate 'Chitta' Cartel Kingpin Nabbed in Punjab by Himachal Police

• Himachal Police arrested Hardeep Singh, the alleged kingpin of an interstate 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) trafficking network, from Ferozepur, Punjab.
• Hardeep Singh operated a major drug trafficking network using a virtual number, with transactions amounting to Rs 28 lakhs in seven months.
• The network was busted after two Punjab residents were arrested in Shimla’s Rohru with 83 grams of chitta, leading to further arrests.
• Virender Singh was identified as the main supplier, while Ashish Chauhan, Naveen Shitta, and Diwan Chitta were local suppliers in Rohru and Chirgaon.
• Seven accused involved in this drug network have been arrested so far, with further investigation ongoing.