Panchkula, June 26 -- In a significant move against narcotics, district police on Wednesday destroyed illegal drugs valued at approximately Rs.1.53 crore. The destruction was conducted under the supervision of commissioner of police (CP) Shivas Kaviraj and deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Srishti Gupta.

According to police officials, the destroyed narcotics included a total of 10.288 kg of ganja, 42.195 kg of poppy husk, 870 gm of opium, 1.171 kg of charas, 178 gm of heroin, and around 4,240 intoxicating tablets and capsules. The total estimated market value of these substances was assessed at Rs.1,53,29,570. All the destroyed drugs were confiscated in 48 separate cases registered by the police over a period.

The destruction process ...