The arrest of Avtar Singh alias Tari marks Punjab's first successful use of the stringent provisions of the PITS-NDPS Act, which allows for preventive detention in narcotics-related cases.
He further stated that the case had been registered against 10 accused individuals, including the Directors/Owners of the Veeru Mal Mulkh Raj Rice Mill, who are family members of Gulshan Jain.
A corruption case has been filed against Punjab Police SHO Arshpreet Kaur Grewal for allegedly accepting a bribe of 5 lakh rupees. Two Munshis and two other private individuals have also been implicated in the case. Inspector Arshpreet Kaur, who gained recognition for her commendable actions during the Covid crisis and was praised by former.