Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
Chandigarh, Sep 28: In a major breakthrough in the fight against narcotics, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling module linked to Pakistan with the arrest of two key operatives and seizure of 4 kg of heroin, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav announced on Sunday.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Akashdeep Singh, alias Tony, a resident of Attari, and Pawanbir Singh, from Basarke Bhaini, both in Amritsar district. Police also impounded the Hero Splendor motorcycle used by the duo to transport drug consignments.
Initial investigations revealed that the operatives were acting under the instructions of a Pakistan-based smuggler identified as Rana King, who has been deploying drones to airdrop narcotics into