Haryana Police deals a severe blow to drug smugglers: 53.240 kg of poppy husk seized; car impounded

July 2, 2026

In a major breakthrough under the ongoing extensive campaign against drug smugglers in Haryana, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Hisar Police has seized a commercial quantity—53 kg 240 grams—of poppy husk (doda post). A Swift car used for the smuggling operation was also confiscated. A case has been registered at the Urban Estate Police Station, Hisar, under Sections 15(C), 60(3), 61, and 85 of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

Government and Haryana Police’s Strict Policy Against Drug Smuggling
Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Ajay Singhal (IPS) stated that under the leadership and guidance of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the state government is implementing a strict policy against drugs and conducting a massive campaign across the state. With this same resolve, the Haryana Police is taking continuous, effective action to dismantle the entire network of drug smugglers. He emphasized that no individual involved in the drug trade would be spared under any circumstances, and strict legal action would be ensured.

Roadblock Set Up Based on Secret Information; Smugglers Flee Leaving Vehicle Behind
Hisar Superintendent of Police (SP) Siddhant Jain stated that the Anti-Narcotics Cell team was patrolling and conducting an anti-drug smuggling operation on Highway NH-9A near the Raipur railway bridge. During this time, they received credible secret information that three youths were heading towards Hisar in a white Swift car, carrying a large quantity of poppy husk. Upon receiving the information, the police team set up a roadblock near Raipur Chowk. During the operation, the suspected Swift car was spotted parked on the roadside. Seeing the police team, the three occupants abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled towards the fields.

Police Conducting Continuous Raids to Trace Absconding Accused
He mentioned that the preliminary investigation revealed the car was registered in the Karauli district of Rajasthan. Based on questioning the vehicle owner and the individuals who had rented it, it was found that the vehicle was in the possession of a suspect against whom a case of drug smuggling has been registered. Special police teams are continuously conducting raids to apprehend the absconding accused.

53.240 kg of poppy husk recovered following legal procedure
The Superintendent of Police stated that the car was searched in full compliance with legal procedures. During the search, a total of 53 kg 240 grams of poppy husk was recovered from three plastic sacks inside the car; specifically, 20 kg 300 grams were found in the first sack, 17 kg 320 grams in the second, and 15 kg 620 grams in the third. The recovered poppy husk and the car used for smuggling were seized and sealed in accordance with the rules.