Cops face resistance while taking Anthony Pehalwan for interrogation

Tribune News Service

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Amritsar, May 29

The Tarn Taran police faced resistance from people on Saturday when they along with city police raided the residence of Manohar Lal, aka Anthony Pehalwan who was recently arrested in Hawala transactions in a drug case.

According to police, around Rs 2 crore were paid to drug peddlers in Pakistan through Hawala racket, allegedly by Anothony Pehalwan who has links with several Pakistani wrestlers there. It has been learnt that he made payment through Canada.

He was taken to the Joint Interrogation Cell at Mall Mandi for further interrogation.

According to information, the residents residing near the Aanum Cinema showed resistance to the police for arresting who had brought Anthony Pehlwan with handcuffs. The people said they would not allow the police to take him away. However, police officials urged people not to interrupt the working of the police. Pehalwan also asked people not to obstruct the police and let them do their duty.

Pehalwan used to give money on loan to people. He is well connected in the political circles. He remained a prominent Congress leader but later joined BJP in the last Assembly polls.

Anthony Pehalwan was nabbed by Tarn Taran police three days ago in connection with the seizure of 3-kg heroin in Patti area on April 5. The police had nabbed Nishan Singh, a resident of Bandala (Ferozepur) on April 5 for allegedly possessing 3-kg heroin worth Rs 15 crore.

He was travelling in a car bearing number CH-01-BS- 2036 when he was intercepted by the police following a tip off. A search led to the recovery of the contraband. According to police, as per probe the payment of the drugs was made by him. He was booked under section 27 (A) and 29 of NDPS Act.

Used to loan money to people

According to information, residents residing near the Aanum Cinema showed resistance to the police who had brought Anthony Pehlwan with handcuffs. The people said they would not allow the police to take him away. However, police officials urged people not to interrupt the working of the people. Pehalwan also asked people not to obstruct the police and let them do their duty. Pehalwan used to lend money to people.