Kishanganj Sadar Police Station has made a significant arrest as part of its ongoing campaign against narcotics. A youth was apprehended with 22.35 grams of smack. The arrested accused has been identified as Haider Ali, a resident of Tegharia. The police have registered an FIR against the arrested accused and other unknown individuals in this case.

According to the police, a team led by Sub-Inspector Preeti Kumari of Sadar Police Station was on patrol for security arrangements when they received a tip-off. The information indicated that some individuals were gathered in a suspicious manner on the road leading to the western cremation ground on Maldwar Road, intending to buy and sell narcotics. Acting on the intelligence, the police team reached the spot and took action. Upon seeing the police vehicle, the youths present there started fleeing. The police force promptly chased and apprehended one youth.

During the search, 22.35 grams of smack-like narcotic substance were recovered from him. The police duly seized and sealed the recovered substance. Initial interrogation revealed that the accused was there for the consumption and sale of narcotics. The police are thoroughly investigating the matter and are also probing the involvement of other unknown individuals in this case. Sadar Station House Officer Mukesh Kumar stated that this action was taken under the ongoing anti-drug campaign, and the police are continuously running operations to curb the illegal trade of narcotics.