Echoes of cross-border intrigue reverberated through Punjab as police obliterated a Pakistan-supported drug empire, arresting six including an Army insider and rogue ex-cop. The haul crippled their operations instantaneously.
DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed seizures of 4.8 kg pure heroin, suspicious Rs 30,000, .30 pistol trio, and smuggler rides: Thar, XUV-500.
The lineup: Jarnail Singh (Army); Amardeep Singh (ex-Police); Dimple Rani (Ferozepur); Moga trio—Ramandeep Kaur, Sarabjeet, Amritpal.
Endgame of 60-day shadow ops that navigated prison blocks to map frontier ties. Drones from Pak were the airborne couriers, per early intel.
Faridkot’s CIA pounced on Thar by Green Avenue, Feb 20-21. DCP Tarlochan Singh oversaw 1.008 kg recovery plus cash; four in cuffs.
Interrogation trail led to Amardeep’s XUV. Goleana Semlana stop nabbed balance heroin (3.796 kg), gun, partner Dimple.
SSP Pragya Jain flagged Amardeep’s nine priors; group faces NDPS/Arms charges. Official IDs faked for seamless passage.
Police custody unlocks upstream Pak bosses, local outlets. A testament to relentless pursuit, this victory safeguards Punjab from chemical warfare waged by foreign foes.