Security has been tightened in Lakhisarai in view of Durga Puja, with intensive vehicle checks underway. During one such operation, Kiul police station arrested a youth near Bichhwe Teenmuhani Bridge, seizing 2.980 kilograms of ganja and a mobile phone. The arrest took place on October 14th as part of a campaign led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer.

The youth attempted to flee upon seeing the police during the vehicle inspection but was promptly apprehended. During interrogation, a search of his bag revealed the large quantity of ganja. The arrested individual has been identified as Saurav Kumar (26), son of Chandradev Yadav, a resident of Mirhatti village under Sultanaganj police station area in Bhagalpur district.

Legal proceedings under the NDPS Act were initiated, with a search conducted in the presence of a magistrate. Case number 99/26 was registered at Kiul police station under section 8/20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act. Police are currently interrogating Saurav Kumar to ascertain the source of the ganja supply and the entire network involved. This arrest is considered a significant step towards curbing drug trafficking in Lakhisarai.