A Punjab Police constable deployed on anti-drone duty along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Khalra region has been nabbed with 15 kg of heroin. The operation was jointly carried out by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Border Security Force (BSF).
The constable has been identified as Karamdeep Singh. According to Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Surinder Lamba, the seizure was made when Singh was off duty.
Speaking to India Today, SSP Surinder Lamba confirmed the arrest and said further investigation would be conducted into the case.
"Yes, Tarn Taran Police constable deployed on anti-drone duty has been nabbed with 15 kg heroin. Now further probe will be done into this. The seizure was made when the constable was off duty," Lamba said.
JOINT OPERATION BY NCB AND BSF
The operation leading to the seizure of 15 kg of heroin was jointly conducted by the NCB and the BSF. Further investigation into the case is expected to establish more details.
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