Rohtas, December 20th, 2024, Mithilesh Kumar: Rohtas police have seized a significant quantity of cannabis hidden in saree bundles and arrested five smugglers in connection with the case. SP Roshan Kumar disclosed the details during a press conference at the Dehri police headquarters. Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted a bus transporting cannabis from Odisha to Rohtas on December 19, 2024.
A special team led by Dehri Nagar SHO Shivendra Kumar, along with DIU personnel, stopped the passenger bus near the Pali Bridge on NH-2 under Dehri Nagar police station limits. During the search, the police detained Anush Kumar and a juvenile. Based on Anush Kumar’s statements, 56.252 kg of cannabis was recovered from the bus’s luggage compartment, concealed within saree bundles.
Key Arrests and Recoveries
Following Anush Kumar’s interrogation, the police arrested the mastermind, Vindhyachal Singh, along with accomplices Dhannu Kumar and Sonu Chaudhary, from the Sasaram bus stand. Singh, a notorious cannabis smuggler, was waiting to receive the shipment. The police also seized a Scorpio vehicle and recovered five mobile phones and 80 sarees.
Repeat Offender
SP Roshan Kumar revealed that Vindhyachal Singh is a habitual offender with previous cases of cannabis smuggling registered at Dehri Nagar, Darihat, and Sasaram police stations. On November 21, 2024, a large quantity of cannabis was seized from an unidentified vehicle in Sasaram, later linked to Singh.
Cracking the Smuggling Network
To dismantle the larger smuggling network, the police are sending a special team to Odisha and Raipur. SP Roshan Kumar assured that all individuals involved in the racket will be apprehended.
Quote: “We are committed to eradicating cannabis smuggling in Rohtas. A special investigation team will work to bring all culprits to justice,” said SP Roshan Kumar.
