Nepalese- Nationals Arrested in Delhi Charas Supply Network
Nepalese- Delhi police said three Nepalese nationals have been arrested in connection with an alleged charas supply operation that reportedly sourced the narcotic from the Indo-Nepal border near Sonauli and distributed it across the Delhi-NCR region through a WhatsApp-based delivery system.
Delhi crime investigation officials said the case has brought to light suspected cross-border links and the use of digital platforms for drug orders and payments.
Arrests Follow Tip-Off in Kotla Mubarakpur
The accused have been identified as Bharat Thapa, 32, Govind Budha, 32, and Jyoti Pun Magar, 50. Police said they were taken into custody after a raid at a residence in Kotla Mubarakpur on June 29.
According to officials, the action followed specific information that the group was allegedly involved in supplying charas to customers in Delhi and nearby areas. During the search, police recovered 8.59 kilograms of what they described as high-quality charas.
The seized contraband has been estimated to be worth around Rs 9 crore in the international market. Police said the material was seized in accordance with legal procedures and a case has been registered under relevant narcotics laws.
Police Probe Suspected Border Supply Route
Deputy Commissioner of Police, South District, Anant Mittal, said preliminary findings indicate that Magar was allegedly the main supplier in the group. Investigators believe the narcotic substance was obtained through a Nepal-based contact operating near the Indo-Nepal border.
Police suspect that the charas was brought into Delhi after being sourced from the Sonauli border area. Once it reached the capital, Thapa and Budha allegedly handled the local distribution to retail buyers, officials said.
The investigation is focused on identifying the precise route used to transport the narcotic and determining whether other individuals were involved in moving the consignments across the border and into Delhi.
WhatsApp and Digital Payments Under Scrutiny
Investigators said the accused allegedly used WhatsApp to receive customer orders and coordinate deliveries. Payments were reportedly accepted through digital banking channels, making financial records an important part of the ongoing inquiry.
Police are examining mobile phones, other electronic devices and digital communication records recovered during the operation. Banking transactions linked to the accused are also being reviewed to trace possible buyers, suppliers and intermediaries.
Officials said the digital evidence may help establish the scale of the alleged network and reveal whether the operation had links beyond Delhi-NCR.
Authorities Seek Nepal-Based Supplier
Police are now working to identify and locate the suspected supplier based in Nepal. Investigators are also trying to establish whether the three arrested individuals were part of a larger organised trafficking network.
The inquiry will examine the movement of funds, communication between suspected members and the role of any additional persons who may have assisted in procurement, transport or distribution.
Authorities said efforts are underway to map the complete supply chain and take further action against anyone found connected to the alleged drug trafficking operation. The investigation remains ongoing, and more details are expected as police analyse the seized devices and financial records.