BATHINDA – The Civil Lines Police have apprehended a college student after he was caught smuggling a significant quantity of narcotic capsules onto campus grounds. The arrest followed a proactive security check by college authorities on Tuesday morning.
The Incident
The recovery took place during a routine security screening at the college entrance. As the student arrived for his classes, administration staff conducted a mandatory check, during which they discovered ten strips of narcotic capsules concealed in his possession.
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the college management immediately alerted the local authorities. A team from the Civil Lines Police Station, led by SHO Ravinder Singh, arrived at the scene to take the student into custody and seize the contraband.
Police Investigation and Interrogation
According to SHO Ravinder Singh, the police are now focused on tracing the supply chain.
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Motive: Investigators are questioning the student to determine if the capsules were intended for sale to other students or if he was acting as a courier.
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Addiction Links: While official interrogation is ongoing, sources suggest that the student himself may be habituated to the consumption of these narcotics.
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Legal Action: The police are in the process of filing formal charges under the relevant sections of the law.
Commitment to Drug-Free Campuses
This arrest highlights the increasing vigilance of educational institutions in the region. SHO Singh emphasized that the police will continue to work closely with college administrations to ensure that campuses remain safe and free from the influence of illegal substances.
“Our priority is to determine where these capsules came from,” said SHO Singh. “We will be conducting a thorough interrogation to uncover the source of this supply.”
The student remains in police custody as the investigation continues.
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