Kullu: Russian Tourist Detained with Charas

Reporters Today, Shimla: A 38-year-old Russian tourist was caught with over 1 kg charas in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district this morning, police said.

Ignatev Viachestav was arrested after recovering 1.263 kg of the contraband from his possession during checking at Bajoura checkpost by a team from Bhuntar police station, Kullu Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh said.

The SP said the tourist was travelling from Kullu to Delhi in a private bus. Further investigation is underway, the officer added.