Police Arrest Drug Sellers and Gang Members in India

May 10, 2026, 22:08
AsiaSociety

Introduction

Police in Himachal Pradesh and Delhi caught many criminals. These people sold drugs and used guns.

Main Body

Police in Himachal Pradesh stopped a big drug group. They arrested two men in March. Then, they used phones and money records to find more people. They caught Salman, Thomas, and Golu in different cities. Now, these men are in Shimla. In Delhi, police started a plan to stop bad gangs. Two men, Deepanshu and Avinash, wanted to kill another man. The police found them near a college. The two men shot guns at the police. The police shot back and hit the men in the legs. Police found a stolen scooter and two guns. These two men have a history of stealing and fighting. Now, they are in jail.

Conclusion

The police are still questioning all the suspects in jail.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Past' Action Pattern

Look at these words from the story:

  • caught
  • stopped
  • arrested
  • used
  • found
  • started
  • wanted
  • shot

What is happening here? These are all actions that happened before now. To reach A2, you need to recognize that most English verbs change their shape to show the past.

The Two Paths:

  1. The Regular Way (Add -ed) Stop β†’\rightarrow Stopped Arrest β†’\rightarrow Arrested Use β†’\rightarrow Used

  2. The Surprise Way (Change completely) Catch β†’\rightarrow Caught Find β†’\rightarrow Found Shoot β†’\rightarrow Shot

Quick Tip for Beginners: If you see -ed at the end of a word, the person is likely talking about yesterday or last year!

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
Officials who enforce laws and keep people safe
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
criminals (n.)
People who break the law
Example:The police arrested several criminals after the robbery.
drugs (n.)
Illegal substances that people use to feel different
Example:The police seized a large amount of drugs at the market.
guns (n.)
Firearms used for shooting
Example:The suspects were found with guns in their bags.
arrested (v.)
Taken into custody by police
Example:The men were arrested for selling illegal items.
plan (n.)
A set of actions to achieve a goal
Example:The police had a plan to stop the gangs.
kill (v.)
To cause someone to die
Example:They tried to kill each other during the fight.
college (n.)
An institution for higher education
Example:The police found the men near a college.
shot (v.)
To fire a gun
Example:The men shot at the police.
back (adv.)
In the opposite direction
Example:The police shot back and hit the men.
stolen (adj.)
Taken without permission
Example:They found a stolen scooter in the alley.
history (n.)
Past events or records
Example:He has a history of stealing and fighting.
jail (n.)
A place where criminals are kept
Example:The men were sent to jail after the trial.
questioning (v.)
To ask questions
Example:The police are still questioning the suspects.