Khanna Police Uncover Weapons Cache in Drug Peddling Case After Father-Son Arrest
In a significant escalation of a recent narcotics investigation, Khanna police have recovered a .12-bore pump-action rifle, eight live cartridges, and four empty cartridges from the possession of Jagpal Singh Jogi, a key suspect arrested just two days earlier in a drug-peddling case. This discovery follows the initial arrest of Jogi and his son, where authorities claimed to have seized Rs 47,500 in alleged drug money.
Expanded Investigation Reveals Fake Gun Licence
Police officials also reported the recovery of a fake gun licence, which was allegedly prepared in Tarn Taran, adding a layer of criminal forgery to the case. The development underscores the multifaceted nature of the illegal activities under scrutiny.
On Sunday, Khanna police announced they had dismantled a heroin supply chain, arresting the father-son duo for their involvement in both narcotics consumption and peddling. Jogi, a resident of Daheru village, was described as a crucial backward link to two previously arrested individuals, Randeep Singh and Ashveer, also from Daheru, who had been caught with 6 grams of heroin earlier.
Sustained Interrogation Leads to New Accusations
According to a police statement issued on Tuesday, sustained interrogation revealed that Jogi was involved in drug supply alongside his associate, Gurjeet Singh alias Guri, son of late Harbans Singh and a resident of Harbanspura, as well as two other accomplices. All have now been formally nominated as accused in the case.
In a related arrest, police confirmed that Gurjeet Singh has been taken into custody, with 5.50 grams of heroin recovered from him. Authorities have formed specialized teams to apprehend the remaining two accused, indicating an ongoing effort to fully dismantle the network.
This case highlights the interconnected nature of drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession, prompting heightened police vigilance in the region. The recovery of firearms and counterfeit documents suggests a more organized criminal operation than initially suspected, with implications for public safety and law enforcement strategies.
