Crime Investigation – Himachal Police Arrest Seven in Kangra Theft Case Worth Rs 3.5 Crore
Crime Investigation – Himachal Pradesh Police have uncovered a major theft and concealment case in Kangra district, leading to the arrest of seven people and the recovery of a substantial portion of the stolen cash and valuables.
Police in Himachal Pradesh have arrested seven individuals, including three residents of Punjab, as part of an investigation into the alleged concealment and theft of cash, gold, silver, and diamond jewellery collectively valued at around Rs 3.5 crore. The action followed a detailed investigation initiated after a complaint was lodged in the Dehra subdivision of Kangra district.
Complaint Triggered Multi-Location Investigation
According to police officials, the case has been registered at the Rakkar Police Station under Sections 316(2) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Superintendent of Police, Dehra, Sandeep Dhawal said the complaint was received on June 29. The complainant alleged that some of his relatives had hidden Rs 2.5 crore in cash along with nearly 4 to 4.5 kilograms of jewellery consisting of gold, silver, and diamonds.
Based on the information provided, investigators carried out an extensive inquiry before launching coordinated search operations at multiple locations. These raids resulted in the arrest of seven suspects linked to the case.
Cash and Jewellery Recovered During Raids
Police stated that the searches led to the recovery of Rs 90 lakh in cash, 801 US dollars, and jewellery estimated to be worth approximately Rs 2.5 crore. Among the recovered valuables were around 1.324 kilograms of gold in addition to silver ornaments and diamond jewellery.
Officials said the investigation is continuing to determine whether additional assets remain concealed and to establish the precise role of each accused. Further legal proceedings are being carried out under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Separate Anti-Drug Financial Crackdown in Shimla
In another significant enforcement action earlier this year, Shimla Police seized assets valued at approximately Rs 2.28 crore while investigating two separate cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The move formed part of a wider strategy aimed at disrupting the financial foundations of organised drug trafficking.
Police said the initiative focuses not only on prosecuting those accused in narcotics-related offences but also on identifying and attaching properties believed to have been purchased using proceeds generated through illegal drug activities.
Properties Linked to Alleged Drug Proceeds Seized
One of the cases originated from an FIR registered at Kotkhai Police Station on September 19, 2024, under Sections 21, 27A and 29 of the NDPS Act along with Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Financial investigators examined the transactions and assets connected to 17 accused individuals.
The inquiry allegedly revealed that money generated through drug trafficking had been used to acquire 16 vehicles, two residential flats in Solan, and one house. The combined estimated value of these assets was around Rs 2.05 crore. Police maintained that the properties were disproportionate to the known lawful income of the accused and were seized in accordance with legal procedures.
Second NDPS Case Led to Additional Investigation
The second case was registered at Baluganj (West) Police Station after officers allegedly recovered eight grams of heroin, commonly known as chitta, from Rishabh Kumar near Tara Devi Road on National Highway-05 on April 21, 2026. Another accused, Badal alias Titla, was arrested a few days later under Section 29 of the NDPS Act.
Police officials said financial investigations remain an important component of anti-narcotics operations, as tracing illicit wealth helps weaken criminal networks while supporting ongoing criminal prosecutions.