"Today, on the International Day Against Drug Abuse, led by DGP Punjab, a significant drug consignment was destroyed on the spot at the Drug Disposal Site in Dera Bassi, Mohali. United, we strive for a drug-free Punjab," posted Punjab Police on X.
The two IT professionals, who were travelling on a bike, died on May 19 at 2.30 am after a car allegedly driven by a drunk 17-year-old boy crashed into them.
The city of Karachi is grappling with a mysterious and concerning trend as the number of unidentified bodies found in various areas of the metropolis has reached 22.
"NIA has found out that there are international drug cartels in Tamil Nadu and Karachi that are operating and getting heroin from Afghanistan. It is being done. I think it is a very serious thing," Governor RN Ravi said.
One of the youths was detained in Pune, while the other was apprehended in Mumbai by the Pune Crime Branch on Tuesday. They were later produced before the session court and granted police custody till June 29.
"On June 25, in a search operation, BSF recovered 20 packets of suspected drugs from an isolated island off Jakhau Coast in Bhuj," BSF Gujarat said in a post on X.
Maharashtra Chief Minister met the victims' families at his official residence. He announced the government's support and provided Rs 10 lakh to both families.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed the Pune Police Commissioner to initiate strict action against illegal pubs and bars in Pune, an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office said.
In a major crackdown, the Pune Police on Monday raided and sealed a popular bar in the city for allegedly serving drugs to minors, sparking outrage and leading to the suspension of four police officials for dereliction of duty.
According to a press release, this facility, designed to produce multiple drug substances, will now commence the production of biosimilar Bevacizumab, enhancing the company's capacity to meet the growing demand for biologics across European markets.