Chandigarh: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has recovered another 10 kg of heroin from a location in Punjab during further investigation into the case involving Punjab Police head constable Karanbir Singh, taking the total seizure to 25 kg.
According to the information available, the additional consignment was recovered on Saturday near a tower in Bhuse village, following questioning of the accused. Investigators reportedly acted on information provided by Karanbir Singh about the location of the concealed drugs.
The head constable had previously been arrested after 15 kg of heroin was recovered from his car during a joint operation by the NCB and the Border Security Force (BSF). Illegal weapons were also reportedly seized during the operation.
The total quantity of heroin seized in the case is now 25 kg, with an estimated international market value of around ₹50 crore.
Karanbir Singh was reportedly deployed on VVIP security duty. Further investigation is underway to establish the source of the heroin and identify any other individuals who may be linked to the alleged trafficking network.
