Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, March 13 (IANS) Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said the ongoing ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign has got encouraging results with the seizure of over 81 kg heroin, more than 51 kg opium, and Rs 60 lakh in cash in 13 days. A total of 1,259 first … Read more
Chandigarh, March 5 (IANS) In a major blow to trans-border smuggling amid the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh (war against drugs)’ campaign, Amritsar Rural Police recovered a 23 kg heroin consignment from Devi Daspura village in Jandiala. Divulging details, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday said a preliminary investigation has revealed that the … Read more
Chandigarh, March 1 (IANS) In a major blow to trans-border smuggling in Punjab, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has apprehended two drug smugglers and recovered 4 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. Those arrested have been identified as Karanpal Singh (37) and Ranjit Singh (36), both hailing … Read more
Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IANS) In another breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the seizure of 10 kg heroin, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar recovered an additional two kg heroin concealed near a canal, based on disclosures from an accused, taking the total seizure in the case to 15 kg, Director General of Police Gaurav … Read more
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) In a major blow to trans-border smuggling networks, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 5.06 kg heroin from their possession in two separate cases, Punjab’s Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. Thos Arrested Have Been Identified as Gurjant Singh, Alias Kalu, of Bachiwind … Read more
Chandigarh, Feb 19 (IANS) In an Intelligence-based operation, Punjab Police apprehended Harmandeep Singh from Mahal village in Amritsar district and recovered 10 kg heroin, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday. The arrested man was constantly in touch with Pakistan-based smuggler Chacha Bawa, who sent heroin via drones in the Attari sector for … Read more
Chandigarh, Feb 14 (IANS) In an intelligence-led operation, Amritsar Rural Police have busted a cross-border smuggling racket and apprehended one drug smuggler and also recovered Pakistan-origin 30 kg heroin along with one car, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. He said drones were used to transport drugs from Pakistan. The accused … Read more
Aizawl, Jan 25 (IANS) Heroin valued at Rs 35.51 crore was seized from Mizoram and two people were arrested in this connection, officials said on Saturday. The Assam Rifles along with the officials of the Excise and Narcotics Department have seized heroin, smuggled from Myanmar. A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles troops accompanied … Read more