Big success for anti-drug campaign under CM Bhagwant Mann’s directives; CI Amritsar takes action
Punjab Newsline,Chandigarh / Amritsar :
Under the ongoing campaign to make Punjab drug-free, the Counter Intelligence (CI) team in Amritsar has achieved a major breakthrough. The police busted an active drug trafficking module and arrested two accused with 7 kilograms of heroin. This operation is said to be part of the special drive being conducted under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav informed that the arrested individuals have been identified as Inderjit Singh, a resident of Kalsian Khurd in Tarn Taran district, and Ravinder Sharma, a resident of Gurbaksh Nagar, New Kot, Amritsar. The police also recovered a large quantity of heroin, along with a Maruti Suzuki Brezza car and a Hero Passion motorcycle, which were being used for trafficking and supply.
According to the DGP, preliminary investigation has revealed that both accused were actively involved in transporting and delivering heroin consignments and could be linked to a larger drug network operating in the region. Efforts are underway to identify other members of this network.
Police officials further stated that the CI Amritsar received a secret tip-off that the accused would arrive near Adda Bohru on Jhabbal Road, by the riverside, to deliver a large consignment. Acting swiftly, police teams set up a blockade in the area and apprehended the suspects on the spot.
During the search, 4 kilograms of heroin were recovered from beneath the driver’s seat of Inderjit Singh’s car, while 3 kilograms were seized from Ravinder Sharma.
An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell police station in Amritsar under sections 21, 25, and 29 of the NDPS Act. Police officials stated that further arrests and recoveries are likely as the investigation continues.