Archive · 18 Dec 2025
MLA's Relative Arrested for Drug Peddling
A 27-year-old man named Akash Sharma was arrested by the Hamirpur police for selling drugs.
They found a small amount of heroin and a weighing machine on him.
Akash is related to a local politician, but the police say they are investigating fairly.
The police are trying hard to stop drugs in the area and will not let anyone get away with it, no matter who they are.
Akash Sharma, 27, was arrested for alleged drug peddling near Samlehra jungle area.
1.17 grams of chitta (heroin) and a small electronic weighing machine were recovered.
A case was registered under Section 21 of the NDPS Act at Barsar police station.
Police are investigating the accused's network and the source of the contraband.
The arrest is part of Hamirpur police's intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking.
- Who
- Akash Sharma, 27, a close relative of a sitting MLA
- What
- Arrest for alleged drug peddling and recovery of chitta (heroin)
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Samlehra jungle area, under Barsar police station jurisdiction, Hamirpur
- Why
- To curb drug trafficking and maintain vigilance in the district
- Arrested Person
- Akash Sharma, 27
- Location of Arrest
- Samlehra jungle area, Barsar police station jurisdiction
- Substance Recovered
- 1.17 grams of chitta (heroin)
- Additional Evidence
- Small electronic weighing machine
- Legal Action
- Case registered under Section 21 of NDPS Act
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, probing network and source of contraband
- Police Stance
- Fair, impartial, and professional investigation