- विज्ञापन -
Jalandhar (Punjab): In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Jalandhar Rural Police arrested five individuals, including a wanted woman smuggler, during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Ganna village, Phillaur subdivision, on Sunday.
The operation was executed under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Swaran Singh Bal, with three dedicated teams systematically surrounding the village and conducting searches. Senior Superintendent of Police Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh stated that the operation stemmed from specific intelligence regarding drug-related activities in the area.
Over several hours, police teams arrested individuals identified as Jatinder Kumar (alias Bya) and Davinder Kumar (alias Mota), recovering 150 Etizolam tablets from them. Another team apprehended Rohan Kumar (alias Shekhu/Buddi), seizing 12 grams of heroin, while the third team arrested Kashmir Kaur (wife of Naseeb Chand), a wanted suspect linked to a previous drug-related FIR, recovering an additional 150 Etizolam tablets.
Authorities have filed three separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with total recoveries amounting to 12 grams of heroin and 300 Etizolam tablets. The police indicated that these CASO operations are vital for ensuring comprehensive control over areas known for drug trafficking, allowing for higher operational success rates.
The arrested individuals are set to be presented in local court, as police aim to investigate further into the drug trafficking network in the region. Citizens are encouraged to report any information about drug activities to the Jalandhar Rural Police, ensuring confidentiality in all communications.
