Ludhiana, Punjab: The Ludhiana Rural Police have registered another successful operation in their intensified campaign against narcotics, apprehending an alleged drug peddler and seizing a consignment of heroin.
The operation, which was based on specific intelligence, led to the arrest of the accused and the seizure of both contraband and a vehicle used for transportation.
The Arrest and Seizure Details
The arrest was made following a targeted operation near the village of Tihara, falling under the jurisdiction of the Sidhwan Bet police station.
| Detail | Information |
|—|—|
| Contraband Seized | 50 grams of heroin |
| Accused Identified | Karamjit Singh (resident of Ward No. 6, Ferozepur) |
| Seizure Location | Near Tihara bus stand, specifically at T-Point Patti Multani |
| Vehicle Seized | One motorcycle |
| Case Filed Under | Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act |
Police officials confirmed they laid a trap after receiving a tip-off that the accused was moving a shipment of heroin from the Dharmkot Kishanpura area. The suspect, Karamjit Singh, was intercepted while driving his motorcycle.
Motive Reveals a Disturbing Trend
Preliminary interrogation of the accused has shed light on his transition to the illicit drug trade, highlighting a worrying social trend.
🗣️ Police Statement (ASI Sukhmander Singh): The accused, Karamjit Singh, disclosed that he had previously worked as a school van driver but resorted to drug peddling due to “low income.”
The revelation underscores the socio-economic factors often exploited by drug networks to lure vulnerable individuals into their operations. The police are continuing their investigation to trace the source of the heroin consignment and identify the full extent of the supply chain.
Anti-Drug Drive Intensifies
This latest arrest is part of a sustained crackdown by the Ludhiana police force across the district, targeting both major interstate drug networks and local peddlers. Police officials have pledged to maintain high levels of surveillance to completely dismantle the drug supply lines and rehabilitate those affected by the crisis.
The accused remains in custody as authorities work to complete the legal process and gather further intelligence to expose the larger drug syndicate.
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