Accused Caught Near MP Nagar Ground

According to officials, a tip-off revealed that Kuchbandiya was loitering near the Yes Bank ground in MP Nagar carrying illegal substances. Acting swiftly, the crime branch team detained him and searched his black-and-blue rucksack, recovering two tape-wrapped packets containing cannabis.

Booked Under NDPS Act

The accused has been booked under Section 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The seized drugs have been valued at approximately ₹70,000.

History of Crime

Further investigation revealed that Kuchbandiya is a repeat offender with multiple past cases, including:

• Case No. 83/14 – Gambling Act (Obeidullaganj PS)
• Case No. 232/10 – Sections 147, 148, 149, 336 IPC
• Case No. 222/12 – Sections 294, 323, 34, 506 IPC
• Case No. 102/20 – Sections 294, 323, 506, 34 IPC

Officials stated that the probe is ongoing to identify the source of the cannabis and unravel the supply network.