Ex-PSO of MLA Khaira arrested in drug trafficking case from Delhi airport

A former personal security officer (PSO) of Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira has been arrested by the police from Delhi airport. The arrested individual, identified as Joga Singh, is considered an aide of Khaira and was wanted in connection with a major drug trafficking case dating back to 2015.

According to police sources, the operation was carried out by the Fazilka police, which claim that during the 2015 crackdown, the authorities had seized 2 kg of heroin, 24 gold biscuits, two Pakistani SIM cards, and a vehicle. The case had led to the registration of cases against nine individuals, including a former chairman of the Dhilwan Market Committee. Investigators say Joga Singh’s name emerged during the probe, prompting years-long search for him.

The seriousness of the case had earlier prompted the government to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Ludhiana police Commissioner Swapan Sharma. In connection with the same case, Congress legislator Khaira was previously arrested, although he has consistently denied any involvement.

Joga Singh’s arrest is expected to trigger renewed political sparring in the state, with the Opposition likely to intensify its attacks on the government. Police officials have indicated that further interrogation could lead to new revelations in the high-profile narcotics case.