Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Shiv Sena Leader, Others Arrested in Drug Racket Case
A Shiv Sena leader named Mahant Kashmir Giri and several others were arrested for allegedly running a drug operation.
The drugs were supplied by Lovepreet Singh, who was in Ropar Jail.
Giri and others were in contact with Lovepreet via phone.
Police seized 1.15 kg of heroin during the investigation.
Giri has a history of prior arrests for various offenses.
The investigation revealed Giri distributed the drugs with accomplices.
Other people were also arrested in connection with the case, and had prior charges.
Shiv Sena leader Mahant Kashmir Giri and four others were arrested.
The drug racket was run from Ropar Jail.
Police seized 1.15 kg of heroin.
Lovepreet Singh, already in jail, supplied the drugs.
Giri had been previously booked in multiple cases.
- Who
- Mahant Kashmir Giri, Lovepreet Singh, and others
- What
- A drug racket operation and arrests.
- When
- September 2023 (arrests)
- Where
- Khanna, Ropar Jail, Punjab
- Why
- Alleged drug peddling
- Main Accused
- Mahant Kashmir Giri and Lovepreet Singh
- Drugs Seized
- 1.15 kg heroin
- Operation Location
- Ropar Jail
- Giri's Affiliation
- Shiv Sena leader
- Number of Arrests
- 5