Three nabbed with 150gm heroin, 4 illegal pistols
As part of the ongoing initiative “Yudh Nashian Virudh”, the CIA staff of Commissionerate Jalandhar apprehended three persons and seized four illegal pistols (.32 bore), eight rounds and 150 gram of heroin.
Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur said on May 17, a CIA team was conducting routine patrols in the area from Maqsudan Chowk to Bidhipur, Jalandhar. During this patrol, near Phatak Suranusi, the team observed two suspicious individuals and proceeded to search them. The first suspect, identified as Harjinder Singh, alias Mani Valiya, resident of Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar, was found in possession of 100 gram of heroin, one .32 bore pistol and two rounds.
The second accused, Mohit, alias Lovely, resident of Shiv Nagar Sodal Road, was carrying 50 gram of heroin, one .32 bore pistol and two rounds.
An FIR was registered under Sections 21, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act and Sections 25-1(B), 54 and 59 of the Arms Act at Police Station Division No.1, Jalandhar.
In a separate operation, another CIA team, while patrolling near Chugitti, received information regarding an individual allegedly carrying illegal weapons in a garden behind Union Bank. The team promptly acted and arrested Aakashdeep, alias Kalu, resident of Lamba Pind Chowk. A search led to the recovery of two .32 bore pistols along with four rounds.
An FIR was registered under Sections 25-1(B), 54, and 59 of the Arms Act at Police Station Rama Mandi, Jalandhar.
She further mentioned that all three accused are habitual offenders with a history of criminal activities. A total of seven previous FIRs have been registered against them under the NDPS Act, Arms Act, and various other criminal provisions.
“These arrests are the testament to the unwavering commitment of the Jalandhar police to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety and security of its citizens,” stated CP Jalandhar. “The CIA staff have again demonstrated their effectiveness in tackling drug trafficking and illegal arms possession.”
The police reiterate its zero-tolerance policy towards crime and assures the public that strong and sustained efforts will continue against anti-social elements in the city.
