Delhi-to-Leh Flight Ends in Handcuffs: Youth Nabbed with Heroin at KBR Airport
Leh Police intercepted a man arriving from Delhi with heroin at KBR Airport. Discover the details of the bust and other recent drug seizures in Ladakh.
In a targeted operation based on precise intelligence, the Leh Police have arrested a 21-year-old man for smuggling narcotics into the region. The suspect was intercepted at the KBR Airport in Leh after arriving on a flight from Delhi, leading to the recovery of a prohibited substance hidden in his luggage.
The Airport Bust
The accused has been identified as Jigmet Chosgyal, a resident of Chumathang who was staying at the Police Colony in Choglamsar. Acting on specific tips, security forces conducted a thorough search of his personal carry bag upon his arrival.
During the inspection, officers discovered approximately 21.02 grams of heroin, a drug commonly referred to locally as ‘chitta’. Following the discovery, the youth was immediately taken into custody.
Legal Action and Origins
The Leh Police Station has officially registered a case against Chosgyal under Sections 8 and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Leh Police Station, preliminary questioning has already yielded significant leads.
Interrogations suggest that the contraband was allegedly procured from Nayagaon in Punjab. Law enforcement agencies are now digging deeper to determine if this arrest is linked to a larger drug trafficking network operating across state lines.
A String of Seizures Across Ladakh
This airport arrest is part of a broader crackdown on illicit substances in the region. The DGP of Ladakh recently highlighted several other successful operations aimed at curbing the flow of drugs and illegal alcohol.
Charas Recoveries in Drass and Kargil
On October 12, police conducted two separate raids resulting in the seizure of charas-like substances:
- Drass Market: District Police Drass recovered 81 grams of a charas-like substance from a rented room. A case (FIR No. 54/2026) has been registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.
- Kargil: In another operation near the Iqbal Bridge, District Police Kargil seized 30 grams of a similar substance. Authorities have since intensified patrolling and checking in the area.
Illicit Liquor Haul
The crackdown extended to illegal alcohol as well. On October 11, the Police Post in Choglamsar intercepted a car at Tashi Thongmon. Upon searching the vehicle, officers seized 96 bottles of illicit rum, each with a capacity of 750 ml. An FIR has been registered at the Leh Police Station under Section 48(a) of the Excise Act.