Roorkee taluka in Uttarakhand has emerged as a major source of heroin distribution across India, with Mumbai serving as a significant hotspot. The Mumbai Anti Narcotics Cell has apprehended over seven individuals linked to drug-related activities from this region in the past two years, including a recent seizure of 3.1 kilograms of heroin worth Rs 1.25 crore. The accused, who hail from the Haridwar district, are believed to have been involved in this illegal activity for several years, with their operations extending to Shukrunda Village in Uttarakhand.