Heroin, illicit liquor, two-wheelers seized during search operation

In a major crackdown on drug smuggling and criminal activities, the Amritsar Rural Police on Friday carried out a large-scale cordon and search operation (CASO) in four border villages – Gumanpura, Basarke Bhaini, Basarke Gillan and Kotli Naseer — under the jurisdiction of the Gharinda police station.

The operation was conducted under the close supervision of SP (Investigation) Aditya Warrior, with DSP, Attari, Yadwinder Singh also present. The purpose of the drive was to tighten the noose around smugglers and anti-social elements operating in sensitive border areas adjoining Pakistan.

According to police sources, as soon as the operation began, several suspected drug smugglers and peddlers reportedly fled their houses, locking them from outside in an attempt to evade arrest. However, police teams swiftly cordoned off areas and carried out thorough searches.

During the raid, the police registered three FIRs and arrested five accused in various cases, while preventive action was initiated against five others. The teams also seized 20 grams of heroin, 30 bottles of illicit liquor, and two vehicles — a motorcycle and a scooter — suspected to have been used in illegal activities.

Over 200 police personnel from the Gharinda, Kamboh, and Chatiwind police stations were deployed for the operation. The teams searched more than 50 houses and questioned several suspicious individuals as part of the intelligence-led action.

SP Aditya Warrior said such surprise operations would continue in the coming days to curb cross-border smuggling and ensure peace and security in the border region. “The police are committed to maintaining law and order and keeping criminal elements at bay,” he added.