Chandigarh: The Counter Intelligence (CI) team of Punjab Police has arrested the handler of Pakistan-based drug smuggler Chacha Bawa and recovered 10 kg heroin from him, DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Harmandeep Singh, a resident of Mahal village in Amritsar, was arrested from his native village. He was allegedly involved in distribution of heroin in Attari. A case has been registered against him under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act
In an intelligence based operation, CI Amritsar apprehends Harmandeep Singh from Village Mahal, Amritsar, and recovers 10 Kg Heroin.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) February 19, 2025
The arrested accused was constantly in-touch with Pakistan-based smuggler Chacha Bawa, who sent heroin via drones in the Attari sector for further… pic.twitter.com/el04Dk5kqh
Announcing this on his X handle, DGP wrote, "In an intelligence-based operation, CI Amritsar apprehends Harmandeep Singh from village Mahal, Amritsar and recovers 10 kg heroin. The arrested accused was constantly in touch with Pakistan-based drug smuggler Chacha Bawa, sent heroin via drones in Attari sector for further distribution".
In a further post, the DGP wrote, "An FIR has been registered against the accused under the NDPS Act and investigation is underway to identify other accomplices. Punjab Police is committed to its resolve to eradicate drug trafficking and ensure a safe Punjab."
Presently, further action is underway to identify Singh's accomplices. It is also being investigated as to how many smugglers were in contact with the accused in India.
Earlier on February 15, four associates of Gurpreet Sekhon Gang were arrested in connection with the murder of Overseer Singh of Bhai Rupa in Bathinda. Overseer Singh, a known history, was shot dead in his native village over personal enmity on February 5.
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