A Punjab Police constable assigned to anti-drone duty near the India-Pakistan border in the Khalra sector has been apprehended after being found in possession of 15 kilograms of heroin. The arrest resulted from a coordinated operation executed jointly by the Narcotics Control Bureau and the Border Security Force.
The detained law enforcement official has been identified as Karamdeep Singh. Authorities noted that the illicit narcotics seizure took place while the constable was off duty.
Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police Surinder Lamba confirmed the arrest to reporters, stating that a comprehensive follow-up investigation will be launched to uncover further details surrounding the incident.
The joint effort by the Narcotics Control Bureau and the Border Security Force highlights ongoing security measures along the sensitive border region, with investigators now working to trace the wider network connected to the recovered contraband.