Shimla police freeze assets worth ₹17 lakh linked to drug trafficking

Shimla police froze assets worth ₹17 lakh linked to drug trafficking under the NDPS Act.

The action stemmed from a financial investigation under Section 68F of the NDPS Act related to a February 2 FIR at Rohru police station.

The FIR involved two Punjab residents—Jashandeep Singh and Dharampreet Singh—arrested with 83 grams of heroin and ₹45,000 cash.

Investigation revealed accused Shubham Darkal purchased a luxury vehicle using drug trafficking proceeds, leading to seizure of the vehicle and cash.

In 2026, Shimla district police seized illegal properties worth ₹4.29 crore belonging to 25 accused in seven NDPS cases.