Punjab: Couple caught consuming drugs in Zirakpur's Ramada Hotel
PTC News Desk: Zirakpur Police on Sunday arrested a couple from Ramada Hotel for consuming drugs and possessing narcotic substances inside a hotel room.
According to police, a call on the 112 helpline alerted them that a couple had checked into a hotel in Baltana but had not checked out for an unusually long time. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the spot and searched the room.
The hotel staff informed the police on October 26 that the couple staying in one of the room did not check out for and were staying for unusually long period. Despite repeated knocks at the door, the duo did not respond. When the management opened the door, the woman was found lying unconscious, prompting them to make immediate call to police helpline.
ASI Sulkhan said the duo, residents of Gargawa, Zirakpur, had taken the hotel room as the accused’s father was admitted to a nearby hospital. “When police conducted their dope test, it came out positive. We also recovered narcotics from their possession,” he added. Police said they are now tracing the source of the drugs and investigating whether others are involved. Both accused remain in custody for further interrogation.
During a search of the room, police recovered used foil paper, lighter, cigarette boxes suggesting drug use. The couple eventually confessed to consuming heroine. A case has been registered under sections 27,61 and 85 of the NDPS Act at Zirakpur police station.
- PTC NEWS
