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BSF Seizes 6.6 kg Heroin After Drone Sighting as Punjab Police Bust Suspected Arms Module

Authorities cite intelligence-led searches, alleging links to Pakistan-based handlers.

Overview

  • BSF recovered 12 packets of heroin weighing 6.638 kg from fields near Daoke village in Amritsar after troops spotted a drone on Saturday night, according to PTI.
  • Earlier operations neutralised three Pakistani drones and led to the recovery of a DJI Mavic 4 Pro and 543 g heroin near Dal in Tarn Taran, plus 1.173 kg heroin and a DJI Mavic 3 Classic near Sankatra in Ferozepur.
  • A separate BSF search yielded a DJI Mavic 3 Pro near Roranwala Kalan in Amritsar, which officials said was likely brought down by counter-drone measures.
  • BSF also recovered a pistol with four rounds from agricultural land near Gandu Kilcha village in the Ferozepur sector, officials said.
  • Punjab Counter Intelligence arrested Sandeep Singh near Thatha in Tarn Taran and recovered five pistols, with police alleging the consignments were retrieved on instructions from a Pakistan-based handler; an FIR was registered at SSOC Amritsar.