Udupi, May 23, 2025: In a major move against drug trafficking, Udupi district police have arrested two individuals for their alleged ongoing involvement in the distribution of narcotic substances.
The accused have been identified as Krishna Achari (43) of Kolalagiri and Abdul Jabtar (27) of Kelarkalabettu. Both have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and are currently in judicial custody at Dharwad Central Prison.
The arrests followed an extended period of surveillance by the district police, who had been closely tracking the suspects’ activities.
Police sources revealed that the duo played a key role in the circulation of narcotics across multiple areas within the district.