Tarn Taran: A Punjab Police constable posted on anti-drone duty along the International Border has been arrested after 15 kg of heroin was allegedly recovered from him in Tarn Taran district. The seized consignment has been valued at around Rs 40 crore in reports.
The constable has been identified as Karandeep Singh. He was apprehended in the Sarai Amanat Khan area during an operation involving the Border Security Force (BSF) and investigative agencies, according to reports published on Wednesday.
The arrest has drawn attention because the constable was reportedly assigned to help prevent drug smuggling through drones along the India-Pakistan border.
Where Was The Punjab Police Constable Arrested?
Karandeep Singh was arrested in the Sarai Amanat Khan area of Tarn Taran district, Punjab. Reports said 15 kg of heroin was recovered during the operation.
According to media reports, the constable was allegedly transporting the consignment from the border area towards his native village, Bhusse. Investigators are looking into the source of the heroin and where it was supposed to be delivered.
Was The Constable Posted On Anti-Drone Duty?
The constable was reportedly part of the anti-drone setup tasked with helping prevent narcotics and other contraband from being smuggled across the International Border using drones.
The arrest has raised questions about the alleged involvement of a police personnel assigned to counter such smuggling. However, the precise circumstances of the seizure and the extent of any suspected trafficking network remain under investigation.
What Are Investigators Probing?
Investigative agencies are questioning the accused to establish where the heroin came from, its intended destination and whether other people were involved in the alleged trafficking operation.
The arrest and recovery do not, by themselves, establish the full extent of the alleged network. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
