Himachal Police Apprehends Interstate 'Chitta' Drug Cartel Kingpin in Punjab
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Interstate 'Chitta' Cartel Kingpin Nabbed in Punjab by Himachal Police
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News18•27-02-2026, 20:30
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.