Punjab Police arrests six drug traffickers, seizes 40 kg heroin

Chandigarh, Jul 8 (PTI) Bathinda Police has arrested six drug traffickers and recovered 40 kilograms of heroin from them, an official said on Tuesday.

According to Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, preliminary investigation has revealed that the consignment was sent by Pakistan-based handlers for distribution in Punjab.

In an X post, the DGP said, "In a significant breakthrough against trans-border narco-smuggling, Bathinda Police recovers 40 kg heroin, operated by a foreign-based smuggler, and apprehends six key drug traffickers of the cartel." Investigations are being carried out to uncover the full extent of the drug supply chain, including its cross-border linkages, the DGP said.

The arrested accused have been identified as Lakhvir Singh, Rohit, Gurcharan Singh, Akash Marwaha, Ranjodh Singh and Prabhjot Singh, all residents of Malout in Muktsar district. PTI CHS RUK RUK