Vrindavan Police Arrest Man with 230 Grams of Ganja at Jadon Parking

Vrindavan, September 16, 2026: The Vrindavan police have arrested a 22-year-old individual in connection with the possession of illegal narcotics, according to official reports released on September 15, 2026. The arrest took place as part of ongoing efforts to maintain public safety and suppress illegal activities under the Mission Shakti initiative. The suspect was apprehended with a quantity of contraband, prompting local authorities to initiate legal proceedings under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Details of the Apprehension

According to official sources, the police team conducted the operation on September 14, 2026, at approximately 21.45 hours. The arrest occurred in a vacant area located inside the Jadon Parking facility in Vrindavan. The individual in custody has been identified as Suresh alias Lala, the son of Sundar. His registered address is listed as Gautampara, Kishorpura, in the town and police station area of Vrindavan, Mathura. Additionally, officials noted his current residential address as 21 Duda Colony, Vrindavan, Mathura. During the search operation, authorities recovered 230 grams of illegal intoxicating substances, specifically identified as ganja, from his possession.

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Legal Actions and Charges

Following the discovery of the narcotics, the police registered a case against the accused at the Vrindavan Police Station. The incident has been filed under case number 620/2026, invoking sections 08/20 of the NDPS Act. Officials confirmed that the necessary legal formalities were completed immediately following the arrest. This incident marks another step in the local administration’s efforts to monitor and control the distribution of illicit substances within the temple town.

Criminal History and Background

Records provided by the police indicate that the accused, Suresh alias Lala, has an extensive history of criminal involvement across multiple jurisdictions. His reported criminal record includes several cases registered at both the Vrindavan and Jait police stations. The list of prior offenses includes cases related to the Arms Act, violations under the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), theft under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and previous violations of the NDPS Act and the Excise Act. Specifically, the records mention prior charges spanning from the year 2016 through to the current year, 2026, demonstrating a recurring pattern of alleged unlawful activities that authorities have been tracking over the last decade.

Execution and Operational Team

The successful operation was carried out by a dedicated team from the Vrindavan Police Station. The team was led by Station House Officer (SHO) Ashwini Kumar. Supporting the operation were Sub-Inspector Shubhanshu Yadav, who serves as the in-charge of the Ramanreti police outpost, along with Head Constable 1019 Rajesh Kumar and Constable 459 Saurabh Verma. The arrest of the suspect signifies the continued vigilance of the local police force in patrolling public spaces such as parking areas, which have been identified as high-priority zones for monitoring suspicious behavior. Investigations into the source of the recovered substances and the suspect’s wider network are reportedly ongoing as part of the standard police investigation process into the registered case.