Hathras Gate Police Arrest Accused, Claim Recovery of 534g Diazepam

Hathras Gate police have arrested an accused person and claimed to have recovered 534 grams of the intoxicating substance diazepam from his possession. The action was carried out during checking near the Dayanatpur canal in Hathras.

The arrest was made as part of an ongoing campaign in the district against the trafficking and sale of illegal narcotic substances. Police said that a case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, or NDPS Act, and that the required legal action is being taken.

According to the police, the campaign against the recovery and trafficking of illegal narcotic substances is being conducted on the instructions of Superintendent of Police Chiranjiv Nath Sinha. The operation was carried out under the direction of the Additional Superintendent of Police and the supervision of the Circle Officer, City.

As part of the campaign, personnel from Hathras Gate police station were conducting checking near the Dayanatpur canal when they took action and arrested the accused. Police said that 534 grams of diazepam was recovered from him.

The arrested accused has been identified as Ashiq Ali, son of Jafruddin. He is a resident of Tuksan village, Hathras Gate police station area, Hathras district.

A case has been registered at Hathras Gate police station under Case Crime Number 426/2026. The case has been filed under Sections 21/22 of the NDPS Act.

The police team involved in the action included Hathras Gate police station’s Station House Officer Nitin Kasana and other police personnel.