Punjab Police Freeze Rs 6.69 Crore Linked to Drug Inspector in Smuggling Network

The Punjab Police have frozen bank accounts totalling Rs 6.69 crore linked to drug inspector Shishan Mittal, who is accused of facilitating a drug smuggling network. Raids across various locations yielded cash, gold, and benami assets. Ongoing investigations have led to an FIR under several stringent legal provisions.

The Punjab Police announced on Thursday the freezing of 24 bank accounts containing Rs 6.69 crore, linked to an accused drug inspector facilitating a drug smuggling network.

Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav explained that raids were conducted at multiple locations, including Bathinda and Chandigarh, as part of the ongoing investigation into inspector Shishan Mittal. Mittal is alleged to have assisted in the operations of jailed drug smugglers and laundered money through benami accounts.

During the raids, the special task force recovered Rs 9.31 lakh in cash, 260 grams of gold, and 515 dirhams. Assets believed to be acquired from illegal proceeds, such as flats and plots, were also identified. An FIR has been registered under various sections dealing with narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and organized crime. The investigation continues, with further actions pending.