Hazaribag: A 33-year-old man was arrested on charges of drug peddling in Chatra’s Lawalong block on Wednesday. Around 600 grams of opium were recovered from his possession. The accused was identified as Mukesh Kumar Ganjhu. His accomplice escaped, police said.Simaria sub-divisional police officer Nagargoje Shubham Bhausaheb said a joint team, comprising personnel from Lawalong police station and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), was travelling to Hosir from Pasangam village after an operation when Ganjhu and his accomplice were heading to Pasangam village on a motorcycle. On noticing the police team, the duo allegedly attempted to flee, arousing suspicion.Police detained Ganjhu, a resident of Mandhaniya village in Lawalong block, after a brief chase while his accomplice fled. A search led to the recovery of 600 grams of opium concealed in its storage compartment. Raids are underway to arrest the absconding accomplice, police said.
