Shimla, July 28 -- Himachal Pradesh Police has frozen assets worth Rs.17 lakh (approx) allegedly acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking in connection with an NDPS case registered in February this year, officials said on Monday.

Police said the case was registered after two Punjab residents - Jashandeep Singh and Dharampreet Singh, were arrested near Mahendli Bridge in Rohru with 83 grams of heroin and Rs.45,000 in cash. The taxi allegedly used to transport the contraband was also seized.

According to Shimla Police, the action was taken following a financial investigation conducted under Section 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in connection with FIR registered at Rohru police station on February 2 ...