SaralnamaBalumath police in Latehar arrested two opium smugglers. They seized 1.066 kg of opium worth ₹5 lakh, two mobile phones, and a bike. The accused, Rajesh Kumar Sao from Bariatu and Jitendra Kumar from Hazaribag, were caught on NH-22 near Jogiadih turn. Police acted on a tip-off from SP Kumar Gaurav. During a vehicle check, they found opium hidden in Jitendra's ankle bracelet. Both smugglers were sent to jail. Police filed a case under the NDPS Act. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 18:11 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Balumath police in Latehar arrested two opium smugglers on 24 Aug 2023
- They seized 1.066 kg of opium worth ₹5 lakh, two mobile phones, and a bike
- The accused, Rajesh Kumar Sao from Bariatu and Jitendra Kumar from Hazaribag, were caught on NH-22 near Jogiadih turn