Kanpur Police have arrested three people, including a woman, during a major search operation against alleged drug trafficking in the Kanjadpurwa area of Kidwai Nagar. Police recovered around 11 kilograms of cannabis during the operation, which involved nearly 135 police personnel and drone surveillance.
The operation was conducted early Sunday morning under the leadership of DCP South Dipendra Nath Chaudhary. Police teams surrounded the locality and carried out searches at multiple locations.
135 Police Personnel Deployed
The search operation began around 5 AM on November 1. Nearly 135 police personnel were divided into five teams to cover different parts of the locality. Police from four police stations, including Kidwai Nagar, Babupurwa, Juhi and Govind Nagar, participated in the joint operation. Drone cameras were also used to monitor the area and keep track of suspicious activities.
Three Arrested, 11 Kg Cannabis Recovered
During the operation, police arrested three people identified as Sagar, Armaan and a woman. According to reports, some suspects allegedly tried to escape but were caught due to the police cordon. Around 11 kilograms of cannabis were recovered from the accused. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing crackdown on the alleged illegal sale of narcotic substances in the locality.
Police Probing the Supply Network
Police are now questioning the arrested individuals to establish the source of the recovered cannabis and identify others allegedly involved in the business. Investigators are also examining whether the locality was being used as a supply point for buyers from nearby areas.
Police said the search operation and further investigation are continuing. Action is expected against others whose involvement emerges during the investigation.