Drugs Archives - National Times

09 Mar

19-year-old Kabaddi player dies of suspected drug overdose in Punjab’s Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDeath, Drugs, Jalandhar, Kabaddi Player

Gurpreet Singh :- In another tragic incident, a 19-year-old Kabaddi player, Vansh from Punjab's Jalandhar district died due to suspected drug overdose in Udhowal. On Saturday, just 7 km from Boote Dian Channan, 19-year-old Vansh, an acclaimed Kabaddi player, died near Udhowal due to suspected drug overdose. The incident comes days after the death of Boote Dian Channan sarpanch, who was fatally attacked for objecting to rapid supply of drugs in the village. The incident triggered a protest outside the Mehatpur police station, which is still ongoing. Vansh left the village on Saturday morning and was found dead later in…

08 Feb

Heroine worth Rs 125 crore seized near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar; ammunition also recovered

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, BSF, Drugs, Pakistan, Punjab News, Punjab Police, ਪੰਜਾਬ

National Times Bureau :- Punjab police in joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a large quantity of heroin and weapons near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar. The recovered heroine has been allegedly smuggled from Pakistan which is estimated to be worth around Rs 125 crore in the international market. According to officials, security agencies had received credible information about drug and arms smuggling in the border area. Acting on this tip-off, Amritsar Rural Police and BSF jointly raided a suspicious house in Ghuman village. During the search, more than 25 kilograms of heroin was recovered from inside the…

28 Dec

SHO of Sangat Police Station Suspended for Negligence in Drug-Related Cases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrugs, Punjab, SHO, Suspend

National Times Bureau :- In a strict move against negligence in handling drug-related cases, the SHO of Sangat Police Station, Daljit Singh, has been suspended. The action comes following allegations that Singh failed to take appropriate measures against drug trafficking in his jurisdiction, which lies along the Punjab-Haryana border—a known route for narcotics entering Punjab from neighboring states. Based on a report submitted by the DSP of Bathinda Rural, SSP Amneet Kaur ordered the suspension and directed a departmental inquiry into Singh’s conduct. Police officials have confirmed that the investigation is underway, highlighting the administration’s zero-tolerance approach toward lapses in…

23 Dec

Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Drugs, Heroin, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav disclosed that Punjab Police ANTF Punjab (Border Range), in coordination with BSF, has recovered a quantity of suspected heroin weighing approximately 12.050 Kg near Village Dalleke, PS Lopoke, following inputs about drone movement. He said that a case is being registered, and a preliminary investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages using technical evidence and human intelligence.

28 Oct

Punjab: Couple caught consuming drugs in Zirakpur’s Ramada Hotel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArrested, Couple, Drugs, Hotel, Punjab News, Zirakpur

National Times Bureau :- Zirakpur Police on Sunday arrested a couple from Ramada Hotel for consuming drugs and possessing narcotic substances inside a hotel room. According to police, a call on the 112 helpline alerted them that a couple had checked into a hotel in Baltana but had not checked out for an unusually long time. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the spot and searched the room. The hotel staff informed the police on October 26 that the couple staying in one of the room did not check out for and were staying for unusually long period.…

16 Aug

Village in Sangrur Bans Energy Drinks to Protect Youth

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBan, Big news, Drugs, Energy drinks, Punjab, Sangrur, Top news

National Times Bureau :- The panchayat of Upli village has taken a strong step to save youngsters from drugs and addiction. The village has completely banned the sale and use of energy drinks like Sting, Charge, Red Bull, and Hell. Big boards have been put up at the entry points of the village to inform people about the ban. The panchayat has also warned that any shopkeeper who sells energy drinks will face a social boycott. Local shopkeepers have supported this decision and said they will not keep such products. The sarpanch explained that energy drinks, especially those in red…

10 Aug

Major Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Moga: Police Conduct Intensive Search Operation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrugs, Moga, Peddler, Punjab, Search operation, Top news

National Times Bureau :- In a determined push to make Punjab drug-free, the Punjab Government and Punjab Police have intensified their ongoing campaign against narcotics. As part of this drive, Moga Police on Sunday morning carried out a large-scale CASCO operation in Sadda Wali Basti and several other areas of the district. The operation was led by Punjab ADGP Shiv Kumar, Moga SSP Ajay Gandhi, along with all DSPs and SHOs of the district. Around 200 police personnel were deployed, conducting door-to-door searches at suspected hideouts of drug traffickers. ADGP Shiv Kumar stated that several drug peddlers in Moga district…

08 Aug

Gunfire Exchange During Police Raid on Drug Peddlers in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, Drugs, Jalndhar, Punjab, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In a major anti-drug operation, Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) raided a suspected drug trafficking hideout in the village of Gorsian near Nakodar, Jalandhar. The raid, conducted early Friday morning, led to a fierce exchange of gunfire between the police and the accused. The ANTF had received intelligence that a notorious drug trafficker, Sunny Singh, along with his accomplices, was planning a large-scale distribution of narcotics. Acting on the tip-off, a police team launched a raid on the location. As soon as the team reached the spot, the suspects opened fire on the police, leading…

22 Feb

Punjab Police Seizes 2kg More Heroin in Ongoing Crackdown, Total Haul Reaches 15kg; Vows to Make Punjab Drug-Free

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrugs, Heroine seize case

Amritsar, February 22, 2025: In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the 10 Kg heroin recovery case, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has recovered yet another additional chunk of 2 kg of heroin concealed near a canal in Village Boparai Baj Singh, based on a disclosure statement made by accused Harmandeep Singh, taking the total seizure in the case to 15 kg, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. The development came a few days after the Punjab Police had busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler Harmandeep…

19 Feb

CI Amritsar Seizes 10 Kg Heroin, Arrests Key Suspect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCIA, Drugs, Punjab News

Amritsar (National Times): In a major breakthrough against drug smuggling, the Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar Police apprehended an individual, identified as Harmandeep Singh, and recovered 10 kg of heroin during an intelligence-based operation in Mahal village, Amritsar, on Wednesday. According to an official statement by DGP Punjab Police, the accused was in direct contact with Pakistan-based smuggler Chacha Bawa, who was using drones to transport heroin across the Attari sector for further distribution. DGP Confirms Arrest, FIR Registered DGP Punjab Police took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the operation, stating: "In an intelligence-based operation, CI Amritsar apprehends…