Ludhiana Mother Son Duo Held With 15 Kg Ganja Drug Money

The city police have arrested a woman and her son for allegedly trafficking narcotics and recovered 15 kg of ganja, ₹31,400 suspected to be drug proceeds, packaging material and a scooter allegedly used in the crime from their possession.

The accused have been identified as Prakash Bharati, a native of Bihar currently residing in Kotla Afgana village in Ludhiana, and his mother, Mandrika Bharati.

ASI Kapil Kumar, in-charge of the Ishwar Colony police post, said he was on routine patrol with other police personnel when they intercepted Prakash Bharati and recovered 5 kg of ganja from his possession.

An FIR under Sections 20, 25, 61 and 85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered at Focal Point police station.

During interrogation, the police uncovered the alleged involvement of Mandrika Bharati, who was subsequently nominated in the case and arrested.

Further investigation led to the recovery of another 10 kg of ganja, taking the total seizure to 15 kg. The police also recovered ₹31,400, believed to be drug proceeds, along with empty pouches allegedly used for packaging the contraband.

The ASI said further investigation is underway to trace the source of the narcotics and identify others involved in the supply chain.