Young Man Arrested with 21.02 Grams of Heroin at Leh Airport
A young man was arrested at Leh Airport with over 21 grams of heroin, marking a significant drug bust in the region.
Leh, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : Authorities in Leh, Ladakh, have made a significant drug bust, arresting a young man found in possession of 21.02 grams of heroin. The suspect, identified as Jigmet Chosgyal, 21, was apprehended after police received a tip-off about his arrival on an Indigo Airlines flight from Delhi.
Chosgyal, who resides in Chumathang but is currently living in the police colony at Choglamser, reportedly concealed the heroin in his personal carry bag among his clothing and other belongings. Police suspect he intended to sell the drugs at inflated prices in Leh.
Following the intelligence report, law enforcement registered a case under Section 8/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and began their investigation. A search conducted outside KBR Airport led to the discovery of the heroin.
The suspect was taken into custody, and authorities notified his family via mobile phone. During preliminary questioning, Chosgyal revealed that he had acquired the drugs from the Nayagaon area of Chandigarh.
Investigations are ongoing, with police working to uncover the broader network involved in this drug trafficking operation. Officials believe that the inquiry could yield crucial information regarding additional individuals connected to the case.
