Pathankot (Punjab), Oct 14 Pathankot police have busted a cross-border heroin smuggling module, arresting two of its operatives, including a woman, and seizing over 7.8 kg of heroin in a coordinated two-stage operation, officials said on Wednesday.
The police arrested Gurpanth, a resident of Amritsar Rural’s Vadala village and his associate Harmanjeet Kaur, a resident of Gurdaspur’s Dhianpur.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday said that further investigation is underway to trace the wider narcotics network, follow the financial trail and identify other persons involved.
Sharing operational details, Pathankot SSP Manpreet Singh said that acting on credible intelligence, a Special Branch team intercepted suspect Gurpanth and recovered 590 grams of heroin from his possession.
Following his sustained interrogation and forensic examination of his mobile phone, police teams swiftly developed actionable leads and raided a rented accommodation in Fatehgarh Churian, he said.
He added that the raid led to the apprehension of his female accomplice, Harmanjeet Kaur, and the seizure of an additional 7.233 kg of heroin from the premises, taking the total recovery to 7.823 kg.
The SSP said that preliminary investigations have established clear cross-border linkages, with packets carrying distinctive seal impressions with Pakistani markings were also recovered.
Examination of their digital and technical connections is underway, and videos relating to contraband consignments along with financial transaction and account details have come to light, which are expected to yield further significant developments, he said.
An FIR has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Police Station Sadar, Pathankot.
(PTI News)
