- विज्ञापन -
Amritsar: On the 28th of March 2024, the BSF intelligence set-up received information about the presence of a smuggler with narcotics in a border village of district Amritsar, which was promptly shared with STF Amritsar.
A joint Ops by BSF & STF Amritsar was then conducted on the suspected house in village Bhalladwal of district Amritsar. This operation led to the recovery of 01 packet of heroin (Gross weight- 500 gms) and the apprehension of 01 suspected person (owner of the house).
Further investigation, based on information from the accused, led to the apprehension of another suspect outside the tourist place “Sadda Pind” in Amritsar. This individual, a resident of village Chakala Baksh, PS- Amritsar, admitted during questioning about his involvement in a hawala racket, and transferring drug money to Pakistan based smugglers.
An FIR has been lodged against both the smugglers. They were subsequently produced in the district court Ajnala, which remanded them to Central Jail, Amritsar, for 14 days of judicial custody on 2nd April 2024.
This meticulously planned and well-coordinated joint operation by the BSF Intelligence team and STF Amritsar underscores the sincere endeavor and strong resolution of BSF to make Punjab a drug-free state.
