In a major breakthrough, the Amritsar Rural Police, under the leadership of DGP Gaurav Yadav, has apprehended 8 suspects linked to a UK-based handler, Dharma Sandhu. Acting on precise intelligence, the operation resulted in the seizure of:
• 4.5 kg of heroin
• 2 Glock 9mm pistols
• 3 other pistols (30 bore and 32 bore)
• 1 Zigana pistol (30 bore)
• 16 live cartridges
• ₹1.5 lakh in drug money
An FIR has been lodged under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act at PS Gharinda, Amritsar.
Punjab Police’s Commitment to Fighting Organized Crime
DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the successful operation, stating that investigations are underway to uncover both backward and forward linkages in the drug supply chain. He emphasized the Punjab Police’s unwavering resolve to eliminate drug trafficking and organized crime from the state.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.