Police Bust Major Interstate Drug Trafficking Network in Punjab

Police arrested Hardeep Singh, the alleged kingpin of an interstate drug trafficking network dealing in 'chitta' in Punjab's Ferozepur. The operation, revealed through bank transactions, led to the arrest of seven accused. Authorities are continuing their investigation.

In a significant breakthrough, law enforcement officials announced on Friday the arrest of Hardeep Singh, alleged to be the mastermind behind a vast interstate drug trafficking network dealing in adulterated heroin, or 'chitta', in Punjab's Ferozepur district.

Speaking at a press conference, Shimla's Additional Superintendent of Police, Abhishek Dhiman, detailed how the network was exposed. The unraveling began with the arrest of two individuals in Shimla, which led investigators to uncover wider connections and subsequent arrests, including local suppliers involved in the scheme.

Authorities disclosed that the financial examination of bank accounts belonging to one of the suspects, Jashandeep, revealed transactions amounting to Rs 28 lakhs over seven months. This trail led directly to Hardeep Singh, who managed the interstate operations. The investigation continues as officials strive to dismantle the entire network.

(With inputs from agencies.)