Shimla Police Seize ₹6 Crore Chitta in Shoghi, Amritsar Man Arrested

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Shimla police have seized 1.120 kg of chitta, estimated to be worth around ₹6 crore, during a vehicle-checking operation in Shoghi. A man from Amritsar, Punjab, has been arrested in connection with the case.

According to police, a Special Cell team was carrying out routine vehicle checks in the Shoghi area when it stopped a taxi for inspection. During the search, the team allegedly recovered the contraband from the vehicle.

The accused has been identified as Resham Singh, a resident of Amritsar. SP (City) Mehar Panwar shared details of the seizure during a press conference on Tuesday.

Following the recovery, a case was registered at Baluganj police station under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Police are now trying to trace the source of the seized drugs and determine whether the accused is linked to a larger trafficking network. Investigators are also looking into how and where the consignment was being transported.

Further investigation into the case is underway.