Himachal Police seize Rs 48.30-lakh property of ‘Chitta’ smuggler in major drug crackdown
Shashi Bhushan Purohit
Dharamshala, October 30, 2026 (Babushahi Bureau): In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Nurpur Police in Himachal Pradesh have seized assets worth Rs 48.30 lakh belonging to an alleged chitta (heroin) smuggler as part of the state government’s anti-chitta campaign.
The seized assets belong to Shamsher Singh, son of Gurdial Singh, a resident of Ward No. 9, Damtal, falling under the jurisdiction of Damtal Police Station.
According to police, the seizure was carried out following an order issued on October 22, 2026, by the Competent Authority and Administrator, New Delhi, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The confiscated assets include a two-storey house located in Channi village, valued at Rs 45,90,557, and cash amounting to Rs 2,40,440, allegedly acquired through illegal drug trafficking. The total value of the seized property stands at Rs 48,30,997.
Damtal Police Station served the order on the accused on October 29 under Section 68-U of the NDPS Act. Directions have also been issued to hand over possession of the seized property to the concerned department.
Nurpur Police said the anti-chitta campaign was now targeting not only drug traffickers but also assets allegedly acquired through the illegal drug trade.
The police reiterated that strict action against those involved in drug trafficking would continue.