8 arrested with drugs in Phillaur

Under the directions of Harvinder Singh Virk, SSP, Jalandhar Rural, and supervision of Sarbjit Rai, SP (Investigation) and Sarwan Singh Bal, DSP, Phillaur, a special operation “Yuddh Nashe De Virudh” was launched against drug trafficking in Phillaura.

Acting swiftly and decisively, the police team led by Inspector Sanjeev Kapoor, SHO, Phillaur, arrested eight 'drug peddlers' in separate cases, achieving a major breakthrough in the district’s ongoing war against narcotics.

During the operation, the police apprehended Sarathik Masih, Paramjit, Rinku, Sandeep Singh, Happy and Ramandeep of Phillaur, recovering 33 gram of heroin, 150 intoxicating tablets and one canister of addictive chemical “Akiva” from their possession. An FIR under Sections 21/22 of the NDPS Act was registered at Phillaur.

In another crackdown, the police arrested Suhas Padam and Maninderjit Singh of Phillaur, from whom 3.71 gram of heroin and 105 intoxicating tablets were recovered.

Initial interrogation has revealed that the individuals had been procuring drugs through various means from different areas and were supplying them within Phillaur. The police have secured their remand for further investigation and are working to uncover the wider supply network. With these arrests and recoveries, Jalandhar Rural Police has again reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating drug menace from society and continues to urge the public to remain vigilant and cooperate in the fight against narcotics.