On 12 November, Hapur police detained a man on a bike coming from Delhi Road near the Badnauli railway crossing, after he tried to evade a police check.[1] The man identified himself as Shayan Alam, a resident of Bilalpat Village in Sambhal district.[1]

Cannabis was found in a polythene pack inside the black bag slung over his shoulder. Police confirmed the substance as cannabis and weighed it at 1.650 kilograms on an electronic scale.[1] Police also seized a mobile phone and 1,880 rupees in cash from the accused.[1]

Shayan Alam told police that he had taken to selling cannabis to raise money for his sister’s wedding.[1] Police registered a report against the accused and started further proceedings.[1]