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Jamshedpur Crime Surge Linked to Drugs and Online Betting, Says JD(U) MLA
- •JD(U) MLA Saryu Roy states that crimes are increasing in Jamshedpur due to the nexus between criminals and drugs.
- •Roy highlighted that online betting addiction is also growing among youths, reaching schools and colleges.
- •He emphasized that the drug peddling and online betting menace is no longer just a law and order issue but a threat to youth and societal safety.
- •The MLA urged police and administration to intensify efforts, asserting that these rackets cannot thrive if authorities are determined to eradicate them.
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Jharkhand’s lone JD(U) MLA Saryu Roy stated that crimes are increasing in Jamshedpur due to links between criminals and drugs. He also noted that youths are getting addicted to online betting, warning that these issues have reached schools and colleges.
Police arrested a couple and three other individuals from different parts of Jamshedpur with brown sugar worth Rs 3.50 lakh. Authorities recovered 175 small packets containing a total of 26.84 grams of the contraband during this operation.
East Singhbhum Police conducted 'Operation Zero Tolerance' against drug peddlers and individuals wanted in Arms Act and firing cases. During this drive in July, at least 55 drug peddlers and wanted criminals were arrested, alongside the seizure of drugs worth over Rs 20 lakh and 10 firearms.
