Punjab Police Busts Drug Cartel, Arrests Juvenile Among 4 Smugglers in Amritsar; Seizes 4kg Heroin & ₹20K
— Punjab Police intensifies anti-drug drive under CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision to make Punjab drug-free.
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, March 10
In a significant crackdown under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, Punjab Police arrested four drug smugglers , including a 16-year-old juvenile , and recovered 4.01 kg heroin , ₹20,000 in drug money, and three motorcycles from Amritsar. The operation, led by Amritsar Commissionerate Police, dismantled a cross-border drug trafficking network linked to Pakistan-based smugglers, said DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Monday.
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Key Details of the Operation :
- Arrested Individuals :
- Tarsem Singh alias Sema (23), Amrit Singh alias Abhi (21) of Jalalabad (Fazilka).
- Ramanjit Singh alias Raman (19) of Tarn Taran.
- A juvenile (identity withheld) from Ferozepur.
- Modus Operandi :
- The juvenile allegedly used boats to cross the Sutlej River and retrieve drug consignments dropped by Pakistani smugglers near the international border.
- Pakistan-based handlers provided precise coordinates for drug drops in the Ferozepur sector.
- Recoveries :
- 4.01 kg heroin, ₹20,000 cash, and three motorcycles.
Investigation & Statements :
- DGP Gaurav Yadav :
“The juvenile played a critical role in ferrying drugs across the Sutlej River. Two FIRs have been registered under the NDPS Act, and efforts are ongoing to trace the entire supply chain.” - CP Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar :
“Police teams led by DCP Harpreet Singh Mander, ADCP Navjot Singh, and ACP Harminder Singh conducted targeted raids in Chheharta and Cantonment areas. Investigations aim to uncover suppliers, dealers, and buyers linked to this network.”
Legal Action :
- FIRs Registered :
- FIR No. 40/2025 (Feb 4) under NDPS Act Sections 21(c), 23, 29 at Chheharta Police Station.
- FIR No. 29/2025 (Feb 7) under NDPS Act Sections 21(c), 27-A at Cantonment Police Station.
Context :
The arrests align with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s directive to eradicate drugs, with the state achieving an 86% conviction rate under the NDPS Act. Authorities emphasized that the juvenile’s involvement highlights the urgency of addressing youth exploitation in drug networks.
Next Steps :
Police are expanding probes to identify international collaborators and local buyers, signaling a broader crackdown on Punjab’s drug menace.
