Medical store operator held with 13,200 suspected intoxicant pills, capsules in Sirsa

Hisar: Police have detained a medical store owner in Sirsa district after recovering 13,200 suspected intoxicant pills and capsules worth around Rs 2.5 lakh.The accused, identified as Sukhjeet Singh of Bhangoo village, was apprehended near Kherekan on the national highway by a Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team following a tip-off.Officers seized 4,200 Tapentadol tablets and 9,000 Pregabalin capsules from his possession. Officials said Singh failed to provide proof of purchase or explain the source of the medicines, prompting the department to issue a formal notice demanding procurement details.Sirsa SP Deepak Saharan said Sadar police detained the suspect under provisions of BNSS before handing him and the seized drugs over to the drug control department for further legal action.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chandigarh | Silver Rate in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh | Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Petrol Price in Chandigarh | Diesel Price in Chandigarh | CNG Price in Chandigarh | LPG Price in ChandigarhStay updated with the latest Chandigarh news. Download the TOI App.