Two involved in gutka business held

The Pirabad police on Saturday claimed to have arrested a man involved in the manufacturing and sale of gutka.

The suspect was identified as Umarzada, son of Nazeer Shah. His arrest was made in a raid conducted on a tip-off.

Police said they had seized more than 85 kilogrammes of betel nut from his possession along with 25 packets of gutka.

A case has been registered and investigations are underway.

Meanwhile, the Brigade police also arrested a man allegedly involved in the gutka business. He was identified as Saqib, son of Abdul Sattar.

The arrest was made near Qasai Chowk. Police claimed to have seized a large quantity of gutka from his possession.