Heroin Seizure

Five Months of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Over 24,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 1000 Kg Heroin Seized in Punjab

Five Months of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Over 24,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 1000 Kg Heroin Seized in Punjab

Chandigarh, August 1, 2025 — In a major breakthrough in Punjab’s fight against narcotics, the state police under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s flagship campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh have arrested 24,089 drug smugglers and registered 15,242 FIRs since March 1, 2025. Over five months, the state’s multi-pronged crackdown has led to the seizure of 1000 kilograms of heroin, marking one of the most aggressive anti-drug operations in the state's history.According to the Punjab Police, operations are being carried out daily in all 28 police districts under the direct supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The campaign, personally…
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Massive Drug Crackdown: Punjab Police Seizes Over 1,000 Kg Heroin in Five Months

Massive Drug Crackdown: Punjab Police Seizes Over 1,000 Kg Heroin in Five Months

Chandigarh, July 27, 2025 — Punjab Police has made a record-breaking drug haul under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, recovering over 1,002 kilograms of heroin in less than five months since the initiative began on March 1. This massive seizure marks a major breakthrough in the state's war against drugs, directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Alongside the heroin haul, police have arrested 23,647 drug smugglers and registered 14,906 FIRs as part of extensive anti-drug operations, including cordon and search drives, night patrols, and raids at identified drug hotspots. These efforts are being carried out under the leadership of…
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Punjab Police Arrests Over 150 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown, Seizes Heroin and Opium

Punjab Police Arrests Over 150 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown, Seizes Heroin and Opium

Chandigarh, July 2: Punjab Police arrested 156 alleged drug smugglers and seized significant quantities of narcotics in an extensive statewide operation on Wednesday, as part of the ongoing “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign aimed at eradicating drug trafficking and abuse from the state.The operation, conducted on the directives of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, took place across all 28 police districts. Officers recovered 7.8 kilograms of heroin, 3 kilograms of opium, and ₹1.43 lakh in alleged drug proceeds from the arrested individuals.With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended in the 123-day-long anti-drug campaign has reached 20,206.Chief…
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Punjab Police Arrest 140 Drug Smugglers, Seize 3 Kg Heroin on Day 115 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’

Punjab Police Arrest 140 Drug Smugglers, Seize 3 Kg Heroin on Day 115 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’

Chandigarh, June 24, 2025 — The Punjab Police continued its relentless crackdown on the drug trade under the anti-narcotics campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” arresting 140 drug smugglers and seizing 3 kilograms of heroin along with ₹60,500 in drug money on the 115th day of the drive.According to officials, this brings the total number of drug-related arrests to a staggering 19,007 since the operation began marking a significant milestone in Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ongoing war against drugs. The state-wide raids were conducted simultaneously across all 28 police districts under the supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.Special…
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Punjab’s War on Drugs Crosses 108 Days: Nearly 18,000 Smugglers Held, Massive Hauls Continue

Punjab’s War on Drugs Crosses 108 Days: Nearly 18,000 Smugglers Held, Massive Hauls Continue

Chandigarh, June 17, 2025 — In a sweeping and relentless crackdown on narcotics, the Punjab Police has marked 108 days of its statewide anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” launched under the direction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The campaign continues to intensify, with 128 more drug smugglers arrested in the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of arrests to a staggering 17,897 since the drive began. The latest statewide operation, carried out on the instructions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, saw synchronized raids across all 28 police districts. Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla…
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Punjab Police Busts Major Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Module, Seizes 85 Kg Heroin

Punjab Police Busts Major Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Module, Seizes 85 Kg Heroin

Amritsar, May 16, 2025: In the largest drug seizure of the year, Tarn Taran Police have dismantled a significant international narco-smuggling network operated by a UK-based handler and controlled by Pakistan’s ISI. The bust led to the arrest of Amarjot Singh from Jota Sandhu village, Amritsar Rural, and the recovery of 85 kilograms of heroin.The module was reportedly run by a drug trafficker named Lalli, operating from the United Kingdom, in collaboration with Pakistan-based handlers. Amarjot Singh, acting as their India-based operative, was receiving consignments and distributing drugs across Punjab. Authorities revealed that his residence in Bhittewad village served as…
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