The Muktsar Sadar police arrested a senior constable posted at the Ghubaya police post in the neighbouring Fazilka district, along with two other individuals, for allegedly possessing 280 grams of heroin near Badhai village on the Jalalabad Road on Saturday night.
Accused Identified
The accused have been identified as senior constable Joginder Singh, Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Mamdot in Ferozepur district, and Dilsher Singh, a resident of Muktsar who is currently living in Abohar. The police also seized a licensed revolver, five cartridges, and a car from the accused.
Police Confirmation
Confirming the arrests, Muktsar SSP Abhimanyu Rana stated that a case has been registered at Muktsar Sadar police station. "The arrested head constable is among those who had come to sell the heroin," the SSP said. A case under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act has been registered.
Investigation Underway
Further investigation is under way to ascertain the source of the contraband and identify the other persons linked to the alleged drug trafficking network.
