Amritsar: On 19th May 2024, during night hours, vigilant BSF troops on duty heard a suspicious dropping sound in the border area of district Amritsar.
As per established protocol, BSF troops rushed towards the likely dropping zone. The dropping zone was cordoned and an extensive search was conducted, which culminated at about 11:50PM with the successful recovery of 01 packet (Gross weight- 575 grams) of suspected heroin in a farming field nearby village- Dhanoe kalan of district Amritsar.
The narcotics were wrapped with yellow coloured adhesive tape. 01 copper wire loop and 04 illuminating strips for night indication were also found attached with the packet.
Keen observation and timely reaction of alert BSF troops on duty once again thwarted the illicit attempt of smuggling of narcotics from across the border.