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Crime
Two College Students Arrested with MDMA in Dehradun
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM
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Police in Dehradun detained two college students after finding MDMA in their possession.
Dehradun police reported that two college students were taken into custody after officers discovered the illegal drug MDMA in their belongings. The arrests were made during a routine check in the city, and the students are currently being held for further questioning.
Authorities confirmed that MDMA is classified as a prohibited substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and possession can attract stringent legal action. The police have launched an investigation to determine the source of the drug and whether any larger network is involved.
Local officials emphasized the growing concern over drug misuse among young people and said that law‑enforcement agencies will continue to intensify monitoring and preventive measures in educational institutions.
Authorities confirmed that MDMA is classified as a prohibited substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and possession can attract stringent legal action. The police have launched an investigation to determine the source of the drug and whether any larger network is involved.
Local officials emphasized the growing concern over drug misuse among young people and said that law‑enforcement agencies will continue to intensify monitoring and preventive measures in educational institutions.