Punjab Police Seizes 64.62kg Heroin in Major Drug Bust in Amritsar
65kg heroin haul in Amritsar, cross-border module busted, two held: Punjab DGP
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Punjab Police arrested two suspects and seized 64.62kg of heroin in a major drug bust in Amritsar, Punjab, linked to a cross-border smuggling module. The operation is part of the state's ongoing 'War Against Drugs' campaign, targeting narcotics trafficking from Pakistan and beyond.
- 01Punjab Police seized 64.62kg of heroin in Amritsar, Punjab.
- 02Two local suspects were arrested, linked to a cross-border drug smuggling module.
- 03The operation is part of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign against drugs.
- 04The seized heroin has connections to smugglers in Pakistan and handlers in Portugal.
- 05Over 330kg of heroin has been intercepted along the Punjab border in early 2026.
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On Saturday, Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation in Amritsar, seizing 64.62kg of heroin and arresting two local suspects, Sarwan Singh (alias Gujjar) and Shamsher Singh (alias Shera). This operation, conducted by the state special operations cell and counter-intelligence wing, is part of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' (War Against Drugs) initiative. The heroin haul is linked to a Pakistan-based gang and handlers operating from Portugal, with preliminary investigations revealing ongoing communication between the suspects and the gang. This seizure ranks among the largest since the 2019 Attari border incident, which saw the confiscation of 532kg of heroin. In the first quarter of 2026, Punjab Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have intercepted over 330kg of heroin, reflecting a concerning trend in drug trafficking tactics, including the use of drones and international coordinators.
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The successful bust of this drug smuggling module will likely deter future trafficking attempts and improve community safety in Amritsar.
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