Punjab Police Arrest Four in Major Drug and Arms Bust in Hoshiarpur
Punjab: 4 held with 10kg heroin, arms module busted in Hoshiarpur
Hindustan Times
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Police in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India, arrested four individuals linked to an inter-state narcotics and illegal arms module, recovering nearly 10kg of heroin and two pistols. The gang was reportedly operating under the direction of foreign-based criminals, prompting further investigations into their network.
- 01Four individuals arrested in Hoshiarpur for drug trafficking and illegal arms possession.
- 02Police recovered nearly 10kg of heroin, two pistols, and 40 cartridges.
- 03The module was reportedly directed by foreign-based gangsters.
- 04One of the arrested, Sahil Masih, has a history of violent offenses.
- 05Further investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire network.
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On Monday, the Hoshiarpur police in Punjab, India, dismantled a narcotics and illegal arms module, arresting four suspects and seizing nearly 10kg of heroin, two pistols, and 40 cartridges. The operation was led by Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, who indicated that the arrested individuals were acting as local handlers for foreign-based gangsters involved in drug trafficking and arms supply. The suspects include Manjinder Singh (alias Sonu), Shivam Bhandari, Sahil Masih (alias Monu), and Ramel Roger. The police's action followed a tip-off that led to a special checkpoint in the Garhshankar area, where a suspicious vehicle was intercepted. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities aiming to uncover further connections and potential arrests as they work to dismantle the entire network.
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This operation aims to disrupt local drug trafficking and illegal arms supply, contributing to community safety in Punjab.
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