NCB Detains Drug Lords Akshay Chhabra and Jaspal Singh in Punjab
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has taken significant action by detaining drug lords Akshay Chhabra and Jaspal Singh, also known as Goldy, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act. This move aims to curb their narco-smuggling activities.
Continued Illegal Activities
Despite being in jail, both Chhabra and Goldy continued their illegal activities, resulting in three additional FIRs against Chhabra and one against Goldy under the NDPS Act. This is the second such action by the NCB to break the jail-based drug mafia link in the region.
Previous Arrests and Investigations
Akshay Chhabra was arrested at Jaipur International Airport while attempting to flee to Sharjah, UAE, on November 24, 2022. During the investigation, Jaspal Singh, alias Goldy, was identified as a key member of Chhabra’s drug syndicate. The syndicate, based in Ludhiana, had smuggled around 1400 kg of heroin from various locations, including ICP Attari in Punjab, Mundra Sea Port in Gujarat, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Seizures and Arrests
The NCB has arrested 20 people involved in this case, including the kingpin, traffickers, white-collar criminals, and two Afghan nationals. They have seized approximately 40 kg of heroin, 0.557 kg of opium, 23.645 kg of suspected narcotics powder, four bottles of HCL, 31 live bullets, and one magazine. Additionally, two heroin processing hideouts have been busted.
Frozen Assets
The Chandigarh Zonal Unit of the NCB has frozen more than Rs 57 crore worth of immovable and movable properties belonging to this drug syndicate.
Doubts Revealed
NCB -: NCB stands for Narcotics Control Bureau. It is a government agency in India that fights against drug trafficking and the use of illegal drugs.
Drug Lords -: Drug lords are people who control large networks that produce and sell illegal drugs. They often have a lot of power and money.
PITNDPS Act -: PITNDPS Act stands for Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. It is a law in India to prevent illegal drug trade and use.
FIRs -: FIRs stands for First Information Reports. These are reports made to the police when someone knows about a crime that has happened.
Sharjah, UAE -: Sharjah is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country in the Middle East. It is known for its cultural heritage and modern buildings.
Rs 57 crore -: Rs 57 crore means 57 crore rupees, which is a large amount of money in Indian currency. One crore is equal to 10 million.
Drug Mafia -: Drug mafia refers to organized groups involved in the illegal drug trade. They often operate secretly and have many members.
