Major Drug Bust in Fatehabad: Rs 2.75 Crore Heroin Seized
In a significant victory against narcotics trade, the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team from Tohana has apprehended a notorious drug trafficker and confiscated a substantial quantity of heroin during an anti-narcotics operation conducted in the Fatehabad district. The police successfully recovered 566 grams of high-purity heroin from the accused, with authorities estimating the street value of the seized contraband at an astonishing Rs 2.75 crore in international markets.
Tip-Off Leads to Strategic Operation
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tohana Umed Singh, the breakthrough came when police received credible intelligence about a large consignment of drugs being prepared for delivery in the Akawali area. Acting promptly on this tip-off, the CIA team established a strategic roadblock and initiated intensive vehicle checking along the suspected route.
The operation reached its climax when officers intercepted a suspicious car and detained its driver. The individual identified himself as Paramjit Singh, also known as Pamma and Pawan Kumar, hailing from Sher Singh Wala village in Punjab's Faridkot district. A thorough search of his vehicle led to the dramatic discovery of the heroin stash.
Inter-District Drug Supply Network Exposed
Preliminary interrogation of the accused revealed disturbing details about the planned distribution network. Paramjit Singh confessed that he was actively preparing to supply the narcotics across multiple districts in both Haryana and Punjab, potentially feeding addiction networks throughout the region.
The police have registered a formal case under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which carries severe penalties for drug trafficking offenses. Investigators are now delving deeper into the supply chain to identify other individuals involved in this narcotics network and trace the origins of the seized drugs.
Ongoing Investigation and Regional Impact
This successful operation represents a substantial blow to drug trafficking activities in the northern region. The recovery of such a significant quantity of heroin, valued at nearly three crore rupees, underscores the scale of the narcotics trade that authorities are combating.
Police officials have confirmed that further investigation is actively underway to uncover the complete network behind this drug smuggling operation. The arrest of a trafficker from Punjab operating in Haryana highlights the inter-state nature of drug crime that law enforcement agencies are determined to disrupt through coordinated efforts and intelligence-led operations.
