Jail Warden among three arrested with 4.5 kg heroin and Rs 4.32 lakh drug money

October 10, 2024

Amritsar:

In a major breakthrough against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested three persons including a Jail Warden after recovering 4.5 Kg Heroin and ₹4.32 lakh drug money from their possession.

DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed about this arrest by revealing it on social media platform X.

Arrested accused have been identified as Akashdeep Singh @ Akash, Satwinderpal Singh @ Satti and Gurmej Singh. Gurmej is a Jail Warden and is posted at Central Jail, Amritsar.

In a major breakthrough against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested three persons after recovering 4.5 Kg Heroin and ₹4.32 lakh drug money from their possession.

Arrested accused have been identified as Akashdeep Singh @ Akash… pic.twitter.com/aIDmIvdP1A

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 10, 2024

DGP mentioned that Gurmej used to supply heroin to the prisoners confined in the Jail.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that accused Akashdeep Singh and Satinderpal Singh were directly in touch with Pakistan-based drug smugglers, who were using drones to transport drugs across the border.

Technical leads were developed in a professional investigation and an FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act. Investigations are ongoing to establish backward and forward linkages.