NCB seizes 813 kg ganja, arrests three in outskirts of Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): The NCB on Wednesday said it seized 813 kg of ganja and arrested three persons here.
Acting on a tip-off, officers of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Hyderabad zone, conducted a coordinated operation in the early hours of January 13, leading to the seizure and arrests. All three accused are residents of the Bidar district in Karnataka, a press release said.
Two NCB teams intercepted a specially modified lorry suspected of transporting narcotic drugs from Malkangiri district, Odisha, to Latur, Maharashtra.
The vehicle was found with an expired registration certificate and a cylindrical cavity resembling a tank, camouflaged with grass and covered with a tarpaulin sheet, used to conceal the contraband.
The lorry contained 813 kg of ganja, which was recovered. One of the accused has been identified as a habitual narcotics offender, it said.
The NCB added that investigations are ongoing to trace the source and destination network, examine forward and backward linkages, and identify other members of the trafficking syndicate, including financial trails.
Further investigation is in progress.
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Army rescues 135 tourists from landslides-hit North Sikkim, many still stranded
Gangtok (PTI): A total of 135 stranded tourists have been rescued by the Army from North Sikkim, where multiple landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday.
Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest, they said.
The rescue operation is being carried out by the Trishakti Corps under the Eastern Command amid heavy snowfall, they added.
Critical passes have been opened and alternate routes activated to facilitate the rescue mission, named 'Operation Him Setu', officials said.
A total of 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles have been moved out so far, with Army vehicles deployed to tow civilian vehicles across steep, snowbound stretches, they said.
Medical emergencies and those requiring immediate assistance are being prioritised, officials said.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working in close coordination with the Army, undertaking continuous road clearance, snow removal and restoration of connectivity despite challenging terrain and weather, they said.
"Our foremost priority is the safety and well-being of every citizen. Our teams remain committed to providing all necessary assistance on the ground," an Army official said.
Multiple landslides have disrupted road connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang, an area close to the India-China border.
