Man held with contraband from Indo-Nepal border

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Press Trust of India Maharajganj (UP)
Last Updated : Jan 29 2016 | 1:48 PM IST
Sashastra Seema Bal has arrested a 54-year-old man along the Indo-Nepal border for allegedly possessing over 50 gm of smack.
Banwari Lal, hailing from Maharajganj, was arrested from Sonauli checkpoint yesterday night and the contraband worth Rs 10 lakh in the international market, was recovered from him, SSB Commandant KS Bankhoti said here today.
Another member of the gang managed to escape and a hunt is on to nab him, Bankhoti said.
Lal has been booked under the NDPS Act and investigation is on in the matter.
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First Published: Jan 29 2016 | 1:48 PM IST

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