Man arrested with 1.25 kg charas, Rs 1 lakh cash in Kangra

• A Shimla resident, Ram Kumar (52), was arrested on the Mandi-Pathankot highway in Kangra district.
• Police recovered 1.256 kilograms of charas and Rs 1 lakh cash from a bag in his Hyundai Creta.
• The vehicle was intercepted after the driver attempted an abrupt turn during a routine check.
• Ram Kumar, who runs a dhaba in Kullu-Manali, is booked under the NDPS Act.
• A probe is underway to trace the source of the contraband and identify recipients.

Key Questions Answered

How will police trace the charas source?

Police are investigating drug supply chains and networks.

What penalties does the NDPS Act carry?

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act carries penalties that can include imprisonment and fines.

Could this bust impact local drug trade?

Yes, these busts can impact the local drug trade by disrupting supply chains and leading to arrests. Recent seizures include over 20 kg of drugs in Mumbai, 2.