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Crime
Haryana Youths Arrested in Himachal Over Chitta-Related Cases
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 09:16 AM
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Four youths from Haryana were taken into custody in Himachal Pradesh on charges related to chitta in two separate cases, according to local police reports.
Police in Himachal Pradesh arrested four youths from Haryana on Thursday, citing their involvement in chitta-related activities in two separate cases.
The arrests were made by the state’s criminal investigation department after a series of raids on premises linked to the suspects. The youths are currently being held at a police station pending further inquiry.
Authorities say the chitta—an informal monetary transaction often used for bribery—was allegedly used to influence local officials. Investigators are probing the extent of the youths’ involvement and any potential accomplices.
The case has drawn attention from both state and central law‑enforcement agencies, which are coordinating to ensure a thorough investigation. No chargesheet has been filed yet, and the suspects are expected to be produced before a court soon.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts to curb corruption and informal payments in the region, with officials pledging stricter monitoring of such transactions.
The arrests were made by the state’s criminal investigation department after a series of raids on premises linked to the suspects. The youths are currently being held at a police station pending further inquiry.
Authorities say the chitta—an informal monetary transaction often used for bribery—was allegedly used to influence local officials. Investigators are probing the extent of the youths’ involvement and any potential accomplices.
The case has drawn attention from both state and central law‑enforcement agencies, which are coordinating to ensure a thorough investigation. No chargesheet has been filed yet, and the suspects are expected to be produced before a court soon.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts to curb corruption and informal payments in the region, with officials pledging stricter monitoring of such transactions.