A high-stakes intelligence coup in Punjab has exposed Pakistan’s role in flooding India with heroin via drones, leading to the bust of a transnational cartel. Six arrests on Sunday included an active soldier and ex-policeman, with police confiscating massive contraband.
DGP Gaurav Yadav unveiled the operation’s fruits: nearly 5 kg heroin, Rs 30,000 cash, a .30 bore gun, ammo, and two utility vehicles primed for covert transport.
Named suspects: Indian Army’s Jarnail Singh; dismissed Punjab cop Amardeep Singh; Dimple Rani (Ferozepur); Ramandeep Kaur, Sarabjeet Singh, Amritpal Singh (Moga).
Two months of gritty intel work cracked jail interferences, revealing drone smuggling from across the border. The network’s Indian arm handled reception and inland push.
Trigger: Faridkot CIA intercepted Thar near Green Avenue on Feb 20-21 night. Under DCP Tarlochan Singh, searches netted 1.008 kg smack and money; four held.
Confessions pinpointed Amardeep’s XUV-500 convoy. Ambush at Goleana Semlana bagged 3.796 kg more drugs, pistol, and Dimple Rani.
SSP Pragya Jain noted Amardeep’s rap sheet of nine FIRs; others tagged under narcotics and arms laws. Forged IDs helped dodge patrols.
Remand intensifies hunt for border handlers and distributors. This expose not only seizes poison but strikes at the syndicate’s core, bolstering Punjab’s defenses against narco-terror.