Police arrest notorious criminal

Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, December 7

In a joint operation, the Verowal police and the Amristar (Rural) police have seized weapons and 105 gm of heroin from the possession of a notorious criminal and his relative on Sunday.

The accused have been identified as Prabhjit Singh of Nathoke, and Jagroop Singh of Pakhoke, who is brother-in-law of Prabhjit.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Sucha Singh Bal said, “The police have recovered a country-made weapon, a sophisticated pistol, 15 cartridges, Rs 3.80 lakh and two stolen motorcycles. We also recovered 105 grams of heroin from the possession of the accused.”

The DSP said they also seized a car from them. He said acting on a tip-off the police raided the residence of Prabhjit in Jandiala Guru and nabbed the duo.

A case has been registered under Sections 379-B, 21, 29, 61, 85 of the NDPS Act against the accused.

The duo was produced before the court, which sent them to three-day police remand.