Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Four in Alleged Arsh Dalla Narco-Terror Network
Delhi Police say they uncovered a group sending opium from India to Canada.
Officers stopped a parcel in New Delhi that hid the drugs under ordinary food and household items.
Police later found more opium in two other parcels and in one suspect’s possession.
Four alleged members of the group were arrested.
The suspects were from Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Police allege the group was connected to Arshdeep Singh Gill, also known as Arsh Dalla.
They say drug sales abroad helped generate money for criminal and terror-related activities.
Police further allege that weapons were sent into Punjab using drones, while the investigation into foreign-based suspects continues.
Delhi Police intercepted a Canada-bound parcel in Moti Nagar, New Delhi, containing 2.998 kg of opium hidden beneath food and household items.
Investigators said they recovered 5.138 kg of opium from three export consignments and one accused’s possession.
Four alleged syndicate members from Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan were arrested during the investigation.
Police alleged the network was linked to designated Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, and foreign-based handlers.
Investigators described an alleged drugs-for-weapons and terror-financing pipeline involving overseas opium sales and drone-delivered weapons to Punjab.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Simranjeet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Yadvinder Singh alias Jashan Sandhu, and Jivan Singh; police allege links to Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla and foreign-based handlers.
- What
- Police said they dismantled an alleged international narcotics network involved in exporting opium and operating a drugs-for-weapons and alleged terror-financing pipeline.
- When
- The investigation began on February 7; one report dates the incident to February 7, 2026.
- Where
- The case involved Moti Nagar in New Delhi and alleged operations in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, with overseas links to Canada and other locations.
- Why
- Police allege that opium sales abroad generated funds for criminal and terror-linked activities, including weapons procurement and alleged drone-based arms deliveries into Punjab.
- Total opium recovered
- 5.138 kg
- Estimated Canadian market value
- Approximately ₹3.5 crore, described by one report as nearly ₹3.5 crore
- Arrests
- Four alleged syndicate members
- Initial seizure
- 2.998 kg concealed in a Canada-bound parcel intercepted at a courier facility in Moti Nagar, New Delhi
- Additional recoveries
- 921 grams from a second parcel, 1,196 grams from a third parcel, and 23 grams from Simranjeet Singh
- Law invoked
- Sections 18/23 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
- Investigation status
- The investigation into foreign-based conspirators, including Arsh Dalla, handlers and other associates is continuing
