Money Trail Leads Shimla Police to Inter-State Drug Network
A crackdown on drug trafficking in Shimla has led police to uncover an inter-state narcotics network, with two accused arrested in Bihar after investigators followed a crucial money trail linked to a heroin case registered at Boileauganj Police Station.
The case surfaced earlier this month when the police recovered 6.7 grams of ‘chitta’ (heroin) from Avinash Chauhan, a resident of Chopal. After his arrest, Chauhan was questioned in detail, prompting investigators to dig deeper into the source of the contraband and trace the supply chain operating behind the scenes.
During the financial investigation, police discovered that Chauhan had been regularly transferring money from Shimla into several bank accounts linked to Vishal Yadav, a resident of Bihar, and his associates. Acting on this critical information, a team from Boileauganj Police Station raided Hardua village in Bhojpur district and arrested Vishal Yadav (20) and Jai Prakash (27) on April 24, 2026. Both were subsequently brought to Shimla on transit remand for further questioning.
The financial trail revealed transactions amounting to nearly ₹40 lakh in Vishal Yadav’s bank accounts over a short span of just five months. Investigators also noted frequent cash withdrawals, often on a daily basis, pointing towards a steady and organised flow of money linked to drug trafficking activities.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shimla Abhishek said the investigation is still underway and efforts are being made to identify more people connected to the network. He reiterated that the police will continue to take strong action against those involved in narcotics trafficking.
So far, Shimla Police have arrested 30 accused in drug-related cases, with links extending beyond Himachal Pradesh to states such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala and even regions along the India-Nepal border. The arrests highlight both the wide reach of drug networks and the sustained efforts by local police to dismantle them.
