JALANDHAR RURAL POLICE BUSTS INTER-STATE HEROIN SMUGGLING NETWORK

Jalandhar News: In a major success against drug trafficking, the Jalandhar Rural Police have busted an inter-state drug smuggling network and seized 50 grams of heroin. Two persons involved in bringing drugs from Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab have been arrested in this operation.

Police have arrested Sadiq alias Shika, son of Bashir Ahmed from Kakka Kandyala, Tarn Taran, and Muradin alias Muradu, son of Shafi Muhammad from Ward No. 07 near Shani Mandir, Balachor, who currently lives in Cheema Batha Raia, Amritsar.
Senior Superintendent of Police Harkanwalpreet Singh Khakh, told the media that the operation was carried out under SP Investigation Jasroop Kaur Bath, IPS, and DSP Investigation Sarwanjit Singh. Inspector Pushap Bali, in-charge CIA Staff Jalandhar Rural, led the operation after receiving specific information about heroin smuggling in Adampur area.
On January 19, 2025, acting on a tip-off, CIA Staff team led by SI Labh Singh stopped a Swift car (HR-29-AB-2450) near Nehr Puli Rest House, Adampur. During checking, police found 50 grams of heroin hidden in the car’s dashboard. Though the accused tried to run away, the police team caught them. Police have registered a case (FIR No. 09 dated 19-01-2025) at Police Station Adampur under the NDPS Act.
Investigation has revealed that the accused would buy heroin at low prices from Jammu & Kashmir and sell it at high prices across Punjab. Their arrest has stopped the drug supply in Adampur and Bhogpur areas.
SSP Khakh said that the accused will be presented in court for police questioning to find out more about their network. Police are also checking their properties and will take legal action as required.
Both accused have been involved in crimes before, with cases registered against them at Police Station Pathara and Lambra for theft and other offenses.
SSP Khakh assured that Jalandhar Rural Police will continue its strong action against drug trafficking to make society drug-free. This operation is an important step in the ongoing fight against drug networks.