Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh): Sitamau police on Wednesday nabbed two smugglers for transporting poppy husk and recovered around 10 quintals of poppy husk worth Rs 20 lakh from their possession while two others smugglers are at large.
Acting on a tip-off, a team led by SI Lakhan Singh Bhuriya intercepted a vehicle near Baba Ramdev Temple heading towards Sankhtali. While checking the vehicle the team recovered 10 quintals of poppy husk worth Rs 20 Lakh. Police have apprehended two people while two other managed to escape from the scene.
TI Dinesh Prajapati said that those arrested have been identified as Arjun Patidar, (31), a resident of Rawtihal village and Mahipal Patidar, (25), a native of Laduna village. Whereas, tractor driver Pushkardas Bairagi and Rahul Patidar managed to escape from scene.
A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of NDPS (Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic substances Act). Poppy husk worth Rs 20 lakh long with vehicle has been seized. Police on Wednesday presented the accused before the court from where they have been sent to police remand till June 26. Further probe is underway to nab other persons in this regard.
