One smuggler arrested; probe reveals links to Dubai-based handler
Amritsar, April 30 (H.S.): Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has busted a narcotics smuggling network and arrested one आरोपी with 6 kg of heroin in his possession, officials said on Tuesday.
Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav identified the accused as Lovepreet Singh, a resident of Vairoval Road in Jandiala Guru, Amritsar. Police have also impounded a silver Hyundai i10 car (PB10-CV-3211) allegedly used for trafficking the contraband.
According to preliminary investigations, the accused was acting on the directions of a Dubai-based handler, Antarpreet Singh of Sultanwind, who is reportedly involved in multiple narcotics-related cases. Lovepreet Singh was allegedly responsible for procuring heroin consignments and distributing them to various parties as instructed.
Trap Laid, Accused Held
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police learned that the accused had recently obtained a large quantity of heroin and was planning to deliver it near Adda Manawala on the Amritsar-Jalandhar GT Road.
Police teams swiftly laid a trap in the area and apprehended the accused while he was travelling in the vehicle. A search of the car led to the recovery of 6 kg of heroin.
Probe Underway
Officials said further investigations are being carried out to trace forward and backward linkages in order to dismantle the entire drug network.
A case (FIR No. 27 dated April 29, 2026) has been registered under Sections 21, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act at the State Special Operation Cell Police Station in Amritsar.
(With inputs from H.S.) Inputs & Images courtesy: Hindusthan Samachar (H.S.)
Edited by: Dikshita Bollu
Last Updated on: Thursday, April 30, 2026 4:37 pm by Bollu Dikshitha | Published by: Bollu Dikshitha on Thursday, April 30, 2026 4:37 pm | News Categories: India
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