11
Apr
Batala (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant crackdown on organised crime, Batala Police has unearthed a cross-border network dealing in narcotics and illegal weapons, arresting two suspects and recovering a large quantity of contraband. The operation led to the seizure of 6.5 kilograms of heroin, a .30 caliber pistol along with six live cartridges, and ₹1 lakh believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking. According to initial findings, the racket was not limited to drug smuggling alone but also involved the circulation of illegal arms among operatives. Investigators suspect a deep-rooted connection between drug trade, extortion activities, and the supply of…
