Punjab’s fight against drug menace intensified as police shattered a sophisticated syndicate backed by Pakistani operatives. The Sunday crackdown netted six arrests, unearthing a dangerous nexus involving military personnel and law enforcement deserters.
DGP Gaurav Yadav detailed the haul: 4.8 kg heroin, illicit cash of Rs 30,000, a loaded .30 pistol, and smuggling SUVs—a Thar and XUV-500. Key players: Army’s Jarnail Singh, sacked cop Amardeep Singh, Ferozepur’s Dimple Rani, and Moga locals Ramandeep Kaur, Sarabjeet Singh, Amritpal Singh.
Months of surveillance bypassed jail hurdles to trace border infiltrations. Evidence points to drone-assisted heroin drops from Pakistan, funneled through this Indian cell.
It all began with Faridkot’s CIA team flagging a suspicious Thar on February 20-21 near Green Avenue. DCP Tarlochan Singh’s team seized 1 kg heroin and cash from four suspects inside.
Disclosures during grilling implicated Amardeep in a trailing XUV-500. A rapid pursuit near Goleana Semlana yielded the rest of the consignment and weaponry, along with his accomplice Dimple.
Notorious offender Amardeep boasts nine cases; accomplices carry NDPS and arms violations. They exploited fake official badges to slip past security nets.
SSP Pragya Jain emphasized the operation’s precision. With remand secured, probes delve into Pakistan-side coordinators and state-level peddlers. This bust underscores the evolving tactics of terror-drug alliances preying on Punjab’s youth.