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Narcotics Related Incidents:2020
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January - 1 
The Counter Intelligence (CI) Wing of Punjab Police arrested a narcotics smuggler and recovered 5.15 Kilogram of heroin, two pistols and ammunition from his possession in Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 1, reports The Tribune. The arrestee has been identified as Bhalwan Singh, a resident of
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The Counter Intelligence (CI) Wing of Punjab Police arrested a narcotics smuggler and recovered 5.15 Kilogram of heroin, two pistols and ammunition from his possession in Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 1, reports The Tribune. The arrestee has been identified as Bhalwan Singh, a resident of Aliwala village in the said District. In a statement, The Additional Inspector General (AIG), CI, Ketan Baliram Patil said the Police recovered two pistols of .30 bore along with 10 live cartridges and two magazines from the accused. Official sources said the drug consignment was smuggled from Rajoke village in Ferozepur sector along International Border (IB) around three days ago. Smugglers on the other side of the border, taking the advantage of dense fog, had thrown the contraband over the fence. Bhalwan worked as a carrier of drugs. He had reportedly taken INR 2, 50,000 for delivering the consignment. “Investigations are underway to identify the person to whom it was meant to be delivered,” said an Official.
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January - 10 
The State Police in Punjab have busted a narco-terror module that flew drones from Amritsar District to Pakistan to fetch drugs in the last few days and arrested three persons, including an Indian Army soldier and an expert drone operator on January 10, reports The Tribune. The arrested persons have
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The State Police in Punjab have busted a narco-terror module that flew drones from Amritsar District to Pakistan to fetch drugs in the last few days and arrested three persons, including an Indian Army soldier and an expert drone operator on January 10, reports The Tribune. The arrested persons have been identified as Dharminder Singh of Dhanoa Khurd village and Balkar Singh of Kalas village in Amritsar District and Rahul Chauhan of Pooja Vihar in Ambala District of Haryana. the Director General of Police (DGP), Dinkar Gupta said, while Dharminder was arrested from Hardo Rattan village, about 3 kilometers from the India-Pakistan border, Balkar, lodged in Amritsar jail in an NDPS case, was arrested on production warrant. Rahul, a soldier in the Indian Army, was reportedly involved in procuring and supplying drones and training to cross-border smugglers. Two members of the narco-terror module were still absconding and efforts were on to nab them. The DGP further said they had seized two highly sophisticated Chinese drones, belonging to the narco-terror module, involved in the smuggling of weapons and narcotics from across the border. “The seizure includes drone batteries, custom-made drone containers, two walkie-talkie sets, Rs 6.22 lakh, believed to be proceeds of drugs, and a magazine of an INSAS rifle. The drones, capable of travelling 2-3 kilometers, were reportedly being launched from the Indian side to fly into Pakistan to pick up narcotics. The accused had apparently already conducted four-five sorties.”
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January - 15 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered four packets of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 3.080 kilogram from Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District and Abohar sector in Fazilka District along International Border (IB) of Punjab on January 15, reports UNI. According to a spokesperson of t
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered four packets of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 3.080 kilogram from Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District and Abohar sector in Fazilka District along International Border (IB) of Punjab on January 15, reports UNI. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontiers BSF HQ (Head Quarters), the BSF troops heard some suspicious sound in the areas of Ferozepur and Abohar sectors. As soon as the troops noticed movement of some suspects moving towards Indian Territory ahead of border security fence, they challenged the suspected smugglers but when the suspects continued to move towards fence, they opened fire following which the Pakistani smugglers ran towards Pakistani side taking advantage of dense fog and undulated ground. During search of the area, the BSF troops recovered two packets of contraband suspected to be heroin from the border area near Ferozepur sector weighing one kilogram each and two more packets from the area in Abohar sector weighing 2.080 kilogram of heroin.
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January - 17 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 22 kilogram of heroin smuggled from Pakistan at the International Border out Post (BOP) at Chontra in Gurdaspur sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on January 17, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the BSF troops saw some movement near the fencing at
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 22 kilogram of heroin smuggled from Pakistan at the International Border out Post (BOP) at Chontra in Gurdaspur sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on January 17, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the BSF troops saw some movement near the fencing at Chontra post and opened fire, after which some smugglers ran towards the Pakistani side. After which the BSF conducted a search following which they recovered 22 packets comprising around 22 kilogram of heroin, 90 rounds and two magazines of ammunition, WiFi connectors, two smart phones, a normal phone and a pipe.
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January - 19 
The Counter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police arrested two cross-border drug smugglers and recovered 4 Kilogram of heroin, worth INR 200 million from Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 19, reports The Tribune. The arrested smugglers have been identified as Satnam Singh alias Satta of Jhugg
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The Counter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police arrested two cross-border drug smugglers and recovered 4 Kilogram of heroin, worth INR 200 million from Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 19, reports The Tribune. The arrested smugglers have been identified as Satnam Singh alias Satta of Jhugge Kishor Singhwala village and Gurpreet Singh alias Gora of Khunder Uthar village; both falling under Mamdot block in the District. The Additional Inspector General (AIG, Counter Intelligence) Ajay Maluja, said that the Police had received specific inputs that Satnam and Gurpreet were in touch with Pakistani smugglers and had received a consignment from across the border. Following which a naka (barricade) was put up on the outskirts of the block and arrested them and the contraband was seized. During the interrogation, Satnam revealed that he was in touch with a Pakistani smuggler, named Riaz Chacha. On the intervening night of January 6 and 7, he had received 5 kilogram heroin that was thrown in the fields situated along the fence near border outpost Maste ke village in the District, which belonged to Gurpreet. While the accused sold one packet, they were going to deliver the remaining four packets to some unidentified smugglers in Amritsar District, as per the instructions of their Pakistani handler, the AIG said.
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January - 20 
The Punjab Police has arrested two persons in connection with their involvement in the smuggling of narcotics and drugs across the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar District of Punjab on January 20, reports The Tribune. The Police first arrested Rishabh Kumar, for allegedly supplying drones to Army
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The Punjab Police has arrested two persons in connection with their involvement in the smuggling of narcotics and drugs across the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar District of Punjab on January 20, reports The Tribune. The Police first arrested Rishabh Kumar, for allegedly supplying drones to Army man Rahul Chohan, who was arrested earlier on January 10. During his interrogation, the Police arrested another person, identified as Sarvodya Rakesh Behri, a resident of Jammu. As per the Police sources, Behri was running a start-up business of selling drones, but did not have the documents that authorised him to sell the equipment.
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February - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 10, told a special NIA court that Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ has been instrumental in running cross-border narco-terrorism in India, reports The Times of India. The NIA revealed this in the Court while
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 10, told a special NIA court that Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ has been instrumental in running cross-border narco-terrorism in India, reports The Times of India. The NIA revealed this in the Court while seeking Police custody of three accused — Nirmal Singh, Satpal Singh and Hiralal, arrested in connection with the Amritsar heroine recovery case of 2019. Presenting its case for Police remand, the NIA told the Court that during the investigation, role of Harmeet Singh alias PHD, Pakistan-based chief of KLF, a proscribed terrorist organisation, has emerged in running a cross-border narco-terror network through drug smugglers, militant elements and hawala operatives based in Punjab and the other States of India. Harmeet Singh had been killed in Pakistan on January 27, 2020, the agency said.
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February - 19 
On February 19, 4.122 kg of heroin, one China- made pistol, 25 cartridges with two magazines and 52 gm of opium was recovered in a joint operation from Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The recovery buried 50 feet deep under the earth towards the Indian side from zero line in field
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On February 19, 4.122 kg of heroin, one China- made pistol, 25 cartridges with two magazines and 52 gm of opium was recovered in a joint operation from Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The recovery buried 50 feet deep under the earth towards the Indian side from zero line in fields of Kisan Satnam Singh and his brother Dilbag Singh is believed to be the handiwork of smugglers.
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March - 8 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered four kilograms of contraband suspected to be heroin from International Border (IB) in Abohar Sector in Fazilka District of Punjab on March 8, reports United News of India. According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Frontiers Headquarters of the BS
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered four kilograms of contraband suspected to be heroin from International Border (IB) in Abohar Sector in Fazilka District of Punjab on March 8, reports United News of India. According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Frontiers Headquarters of the BSF, troops of the 124th Battalion in Abohar Sector got alerted after they could hear some suspicious sound near the border. To stop misadventure of the smugglers, the troops challenged them. But the smugglers continued to advance towards the border security fence following which the troops opened fire. The smugglers managed to flee towards the Pakistan Territory taking advantage of darkness and undulating ground and leaving behind the contraband.
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March - 12 
The Police arrested a cross-border drug peddler, identified as Davinder Singh from the outskirts of Kakkar village under Lopoke Police Station limits in Amritsar District of Punjab on March 12, reports The Tribune. The Inspector General (IG, Border Range) S.P.S. Parmar and Senior Superintendent of P
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The Police arrested a cross-border drug peddler, identified as Davinder Singh from the outskirts of Kakkar village under Lopoke Police Station limits in Amritsar District of Punjab on March 12, reports The Tribune. The Inspector General (IG, Border Range) S.P.S. Parmar and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vikram Jeet Duggal said that the Police had recovered 10 kilograms of heroin from across the border fence in the District following the interrogation of Davinder Singh. “Davinder and his accomplices had been in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers to receive the drug consignment from across the border fence,” said the IG. Further investigations were underway to unearth the nexus and raids were on to arrest his accomplices, the IG added.
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March - 13 
A day after a drug peddler, Davinder Singh was arrested along with 10 Kilograms of heroin smuggled from across the International Border (IB) in Punjab, the Police arrested one of his accomplices identified as Gurlal Singh, a resident of Dhunn Dhaiwala village in Tarn Taran District, from Amritsar Di
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A day after a drug peddler, Davinder Singh was arrested along with 10 Kilograms of heroin smuggled from across the International Border (IB) in Punjab, the Police arrested one of his accomplices identified as Gurlal Singh, a resident of Dhunn Dhaiwala village in Tarn Taran District, from Amritsar District on March 13, reports The Tribune. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Vikram Jeet Duggal said that raids were on to nab Gurlal Singh, who had been absconding since the arrest of Davinder Singh. He said the Police were trying to identify his other accomplices. A preliminary investigation indicated that the contraband was pushed by a Pakistan-based smuggler, Kodar Masih of Maniala in Lahore District, the SSP added.
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March - 20 March - 24
The Moga Police have recovered 4.290 kilograms of heroin, of an international market value of INR 210 million from the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on March 24, reports The Tribune. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmanbir Singh Gill, one Bagicha
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The Moga Police have recovered 4.290 kilograms of heroin, of an international market value of INR 210 million from the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on March 24, reports The Tribune. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmanbir Singh Gill, one Bagicha Singh, a resident of Chugee village in the said District, was arrested by the local Police from Dharamkot bus stand in Moga District with 50 grams of heroin on March 20. During investigation, he revealed that another consignment of more than 2 kilograms of heroin was smuggled from Pakistan into his fields across the fencing along the IB. Following which, Moga Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jangjit Singh and Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) staff in-charge Kikkar Singh visited the fields of the accused and recovered four plastic bottles filled with heroin along with a .30 bore pistol. Further investigations revealed that the accused had been getting consignments of contraband from his counterparts in Pakistan for the past few years.
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March - 23 
The personnel of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered nine kilograms of heroin in separate incidents in Punjab on March 23, reports The Tribune. In one incident, personnel of CIA and BSF recovered 4.27 kilograms of heroin from an area close to the border out
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The personnel of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered nine kilograms of heroin in separate incidents in Punjab on March 23, reports The Tribune. In one incident, personnel of CIA and BSF recovered 4.27 kilograms of heroin from an area close to the border outpost Bareke along the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District. According to the Officials, the consignment was stored in four plastic bottles. A China-made pistol was also seized along with the contraband. In another incident, the BSF troopers recovered three packets of heroin weighing around 3.25 kilograms in the Abohar sector in Fazilka District of the State. Another 1.48 kilograms of heroin were recovered from Behram Shersingh Wala village at Guruharsahai city in Ferozepur District. Also, a person, identified as Gurdev Singh was arrested in this connection in the District.
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March - 25 March - 26
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered a huge quantity of heroin from International Border (IB) in Punjab in separate incidents, reports The Tribune on March 27. In one incident, the 29 Battalion of BSF recovered five kilograms of heroin worth INR 250 millionin the international market
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered a huge quantity of heroin from International Border (IB) in Punjab in separate incidents, reports The Tribune on March 27. In one incident, the 29 Battalion of BSF recovered five kilograms of heroin worth INR 250 millionin the international market from IB in Ferozepur District on March 26. Also, the BSF recovered an imported pistol along with the consignment. In another incident, the BSF had recovered 8.980 kilograms heroin along with arms and ammunition from IB in the District on March 25.
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March - 31 
On March 31, the personnel of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA), Moga, and the BSF recovered 4.2 kilograms heroin worth INR 220 million. On the same day, the BSF had seized three packets of heroin in the Abohar sector and another 1.48 kilograms heroin from BehramShersingh Wala village in Guruharsahai
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On March 31, the personnel of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA), Moga, and the BSF recovered 4.2 kilograms heroin worth INR 220 million. On the same day, the BSF had seized three packets of heroin in the Abohar sector and another 1.48 kilograms heroin from BehramShersingh Wala village in Guruharsahai in Ferozepur District.
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April - 16 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered nine kilograms of heroin from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 16, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s BSF Headquarter, the troops have thwarted a
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered nine kilograms of heroin from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 16, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s BSF Headquarter, the troops have thwarted an attempt of the Pakistani smugglers to push a big haul of drugs into the Indian Territory and recovered nine packets of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 8.775 kilograms in Amritsar sector. The value of the heroin seized is said to be INR 438 million in the international market.
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April - 21 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered 4.5 kilograms of heroin from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 21, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s BSF Headquarter, the troops of the71 Battali
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered 4.5 kilograms of heroin from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 21, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s BSF Headquarter, the troops of the71 Battalion of BSF heard a loud sound of some miscreants in the border areaand challenged them, following which they fled towards the Pakistanterritory leaving behind the contraband.
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April - 22 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered one packet of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing one kilogram from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 22, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered one packet of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing one kilogram from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 22, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s BSF Headquarter, the troops of theBSF got alertafter observing the movement of some suspicious persons ahead of the border security fencenear the post and challenged them. Although the miscreants fled towards the Pakistanterritory, the troopers recovered the contraband along with one pistol and 24 cartridges from the spot.
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May - 1 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 6.7 kilograms of heroin which was kept hidden in a field across the barbed fence at Shahpur village along the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar District of Punjab on May 1, reports Hindustan Times. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Special Task Force
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 6.7 kilograms of heroin which was kept hidden in a field across the barbed fence at Shahpur village along the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar District of Punjab on May 1, reports Hindustan Times. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Special Task Force (STF), Rashpal Singh said, “We had a tip-off that a consignment of heroin was smuggled from Pakistan recently, which was kept hidden in a field situated across the barbed fence at the said village. A case in this regard was registered on April 30 and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vavinder Mahajan started probing the case. The DSP found that one person,identified as, Karam Singh aliasGolu, of Karimpura village was roped in to clear the consignment.”He said Golu was arrested on May 1 and at his instance, the heroin was recovered from across the fence.
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May - 9 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered five kilograms of heroin and ammunition from the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District along International Border (IB) in Punjab on May 9, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of Punjab Frontier's BSF Headquarters said that the 14th Battali
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered five kilograms of heroin and ammunition from the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District along International Border (IB) in Punjab on May 9, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of Punjab Frontier's BSF Headquarters said that the 14th Battalion of BSF deployed in the area observed suspicious movements of some persons ahead of the border security fence and challenged them. The suspects, after being challenged, fled towards the Pakistani territory.During a search of the area, the troops seized five cold drink plastic bottles filled with contraband,suspected to be heroin, weighing five kilograms. Besides, a nine mm caliber pistol, one magazine, and four cartridges were recovered from the area.
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May - 14 
The personnel of the 29thBattalion of Border Security Force (BSF) andCounter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police on May 14, recovered 7.7 kilograms of heroin worth INR 390 million during a joint search operation carried out near border outpost D.T. Mall along the Indo-Pakistan border in Ferozepur
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The personnel of the 29thBattalion of Border Security Force (BSF) andCounter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police on May 14, recovered 7.7 kilograms of heroin worth INR 390 million during a joint search operation carried out near border outpost D.T. Mall along the Indo-Pakistan border in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District.
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May - 18 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered 1.980 kilograms of heroin from Amritsar sector in Amritsar District along International Border (IB) in Punjab on May 18, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of Punjab Frontier's BSF Headquarters said that the 88 Battalion of BSF deployed in
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered 1.980 kilograms of heroin from Amritsar sector in Amritsar District along International Border (IB) in Punjab on May 18, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of Punjab Frontier's BSF Headquarters said that the 88 Battalion of BSF deployed in the area heard some loud noises of miscreants near the post and challenged themfollowing which, the assailants fled towards Pakistan Territory. During search of the area, fourpackets containing 1.980 kilograms of heroin were recovered whose value in the open market isbelieved to be INR 90.9 million. The spokesperson further added thatthe BSF has seized 158 kilograms of heroin from the Punjab border during the current year sofar besides apprehending 50 Indians trying to cross the border and also apprehended fivePakistani intruders.
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May - 22 
Barnala Police recovered 8.29 kilo grams of heroin worth INR 40 Million and 15 grenades on May 22 from Badeke Border Outpost (BOP) in Firozpur District of Punjab from near International border with Pakistan, reports Tribune. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Barnala Sandee Goel “On May 13 o
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Barnala Police recovered 8.29 kilo grams of heroin worth INR 40 Million and 15 grenades on May 22 from Badeke Border Outpost (BOP) in Firozpur District of Punjab from near International border with Pakistan, reports Tribune. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Barnala Sandee Goel “On May 13 our police had arrested a woman and confiscated 55 grams heroin from her possession. During questioning we got specific information that the second big consignment of heroin would be coming in some days near Badeke BOP”.
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May - 22 
Border Security Force (BSF) on May 22 foiled an attempt of smuggling from Pakistan side to push contraband and arms and ammunition into the Indian Territory by recovering 1.900 kilograms heroin, 800-gram opium besides arms and ammunition from India-Pakistan borderin Amritsar District, reports United
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Border Security Force (BSF) on May 22 foiled an attempt of smuggling from Pakistan side to push contraband and arms and ammunition into the Indian Territory by recovering 1.900 kilograms heroin, 800-gram opium besides arms and ammunition from India-Pakistan borderin Amritsar District, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's BSF Head Quarter stated that the BSF troops in the area of responsibility of 116 Battalion in the Amritsar sector observed suspicious movement of some mischievous persons and challenged them following which they fled towards the Pakistani Territory leaving behind the contraband and the arms.
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May - 22 
BSF recovered 1.9 kg heroin and 280-gram opium besides arms and ammunition from the India-Pakistan border at the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 22, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's BSF Head Quarter said that the alert BSF troops in the ar
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BSF recovered 1.9 kg heroin and 280-gram opium besides arms and ammunition from the India-Pakistan border at the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 22, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's BSF Head Quarter said that the alert BSF troops in the area of responsibility of 116 Battalion in the Ferozepur sector observed suspicious movement of some mischievous persons and challenged them following which they fled towards the Pakistani Territory. During a search of the area, the troops recovered two plastic bottles filled with the aforementioned contraband. The troops also recovered one pistol of 9mm caliber, one magazine, and five live cartridges.
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May - 23 
The BSF troopers recovered more than six kilograms heroin from Abohar and Ferozepur sectors near the international border in Punjab on May 23, reports United News of India. The BSF Deputy Director General and Spokesman, Bhaskar Singh Rawat said that BSF seized 5.56 kilograms heroin from near the bor
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The BSF troopers recovered more than six kilograms heroin from Abohar and Ferozepur sectors near the international border in Punjab on May 23, reports United News of India. The BSF Deputy Director General and Spokesman, Bhaskar Singh Rawat said that BSF seized 5.56 kilograms heroin from near the border outpost in the Abohar sector in Fazilka District. Similarly, the BSF had recovered one-kilogram heroin from the border at the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District.
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May - 24 
The 136th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 2 kilograms heroin worth INR 100 million near the Shame Ke border outpost along India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 24, reports The Tribune. As per the sources, the consignment was being smuggled through the water
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The 136th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 2 kilograms heroin worth INR 100 million near the Shame Ke border outpost along India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 24, reports The Tribune. As per the sources, the consignment was being smuggled through the water channel with the help of two plastic bottles concealed in water hyacinth.
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May - 27 
A team of Special Task Force (STF)arresteda drug peddler, identified as Partap Singh (37), from LudhianaDistrict of Punjabfor smuggling 5.04 kilograms of heroin from Pakistan on May 27, reports The Tribune. According to the Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Sneh Deep Sharma, Partap, a resident of K
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A team of Special Task Force (STF)arresteda drug peddler, identified as Partap Singh (37), from LudhianaDistrict of Punjabfor smuggling 5.04 kilograms of heroin from Pakistan on May 27, reports The Tribune. According to the Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Sneh Deep Sharma, Partap, a resident of Kotli Aulkah village under Lopoke Police Station limits in Amritsar District, was on his way to supply the contraband in ration bags on a motorcycle, when he was arrested at a ‘naka’ near Casa Le Baron marriage palace.During the preliminary probe, the accused confessed that he had close links with Pakistan-based drug suppliers and that he was an addict for the last 15-20 years. “The accused has indicated that both consignments of heroin were purchased from a Pakistan-based supplier, Dodhi, after negotiations through WhatsApp calls,” said the AIG.
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May - 27 
In a joint operation, the District Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered over 2 kilograms of heroin and 280 grams of opium hidden under the earth near the India-Pakistan border village – Jhugian Noor Muhanmad in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on May 27, reports The Tribune. T
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In a joint operation, the District Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered over 2 kilograms of heroin and 280 grams of opium hidden under the earth near the India-Pakistan border village – Jhugian Noor Muhanmad in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on May 27, reports The Tribune. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dhruv Dahiya said, the heroin was kept in a bottle while opium was wrapped in a plastic envelope. The consignment was brought on the demand of area drug traders from across the border.
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May - 28 
Punjab Police recovered eight kilograms heroin valued at INR 400 million from India-Pakistan border near Rattoke village of Bhikhiwind sub-division in Tarn Taran District on May 28, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, the drug was buried in the wheat field situated across the barbed wire fen
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Punjab Police recovered eight kilograms heroin valued at INR 400 million from India-Pakistan border near Rattoke village of Bhikhiwind sub-division in Tarn Taran District on May 28, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, the drug was buried in the wheat field situated across the barbed wire fence and ahead of the zero line on the border.Police also arrested one Gurlal Singh of Rattoke village, who had allegedly buried the heroin concealed in plastic bottles. Senior superintendent of police (SSP), Tarn Taran, Dhruv Dahiya said besides heroin, they have also recovered 30 gm opium from the border.
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May - 28 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three plastic bottles filled with contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 1.6 kilograms each from the Ferozepur sector along the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 28, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three plastic bottles filled with contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 1.6 kilograms each from the Ferozepur sector along the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 28, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's Head Quarter said that the contraband was attempted to be pushed through water channel from Pakistan with the help of water Hyacinth. The value of the heroin seized is said to be INR 80 million in the international market.
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June - 5 
The Punjab Police and the 136th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) have recovered 4.6 kilograms heroin worth INR 230 million in the international market in addition to 50-gram opium from International Border (IB) border outpost Ullo Ke in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District on June 5, r
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The Punjab Police and the 136th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) have recovered 4.6 kilograms heroin worth INR 230 million in the international market in addition to 50-gram opium from International Border (IB) border outpost Ullo Ke in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District on June 5, reports The Tribune. As per the report, a search operation was carried out following which the consignment was recovered from the fields across the barbed wire fencing. The police had arrested Bagicha Singh, a resident of Jhugge Mage Wale village in the District in this connection.
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June - 8 
Despite a strict lockdown in India and restrictions in neighbouring Pakistan in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, cross-border smuggling continued unabated along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab and a total of 81.84 kilograms of heroin worth INR 4.0922 Billion was seized by law enforcement agencies,
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Despite a strict lockdown in India and restrictions in neighbouring Pakistan in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, cross-border smuggling continued unabated along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab and a total of 81.84 kilograms of heroin worth INR 4.0922 Billion was seized by law enforcement agencies, including the Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA), between March 24, when the lockdown was imposed, and May 31, reports The Tribune on June 9. As per the report, almost 55 kilograms of the contraband was recovered in the Ferozepur sector alone during this period. In the latest seizure on May 27, three plastic bottles containing 1.68 kilograms of heroin worth INR 75 Million were seized by the troopers belonging to 136 Battalion of the BSF in this sector. Earlier seizures were made on May 24 (2 kilograms), May 22 (10.19 kilograms and 1.90 kilograms in separate incidents), May 14 (7.70 kilograms), April 22 (1 kilogram) April 21 (4.5 kilograms), March 31, (3 kilograms), March 26 (5 kilograms), and March 23 (4.27 kilograms). A BSF official said, “In the last over two months, our forces have thwarted several attempts by anti-national elements to push contraband inside the Indian territory.” An intelligence official said, “This region was known for arms and gold smuggling till the early 1990s when the focus shifted to heroin and other psychotropic drugs. The smuggling activities are mostly taking place in border Districts of Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Amritsar, and Gurdaspur.”
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June - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) Personnel recovered eight kilograms of heroin from the Abohar sector along International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab on June 19, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s Head Quarter said the vigilant BSF troops observed move
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The Border Security Force (BSF) Personnel recovered eight kilograms of heroin from the Abohar sector along International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab on June 19, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s Head Quarter said the vigilant BSF troops observed movement of mischievous persons ahead of Border Security Fence and challenged them following which they fled towards the Pakistani Territory. During a search of the area, the troops recovered four plastic bottles of the capacity of two litres each containing two kilograms of contraband suspected to be heroin.
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June - 19 
The Police and personnel of the 136 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation, arrested four persons and recovered 7.7 kilograms of heroin worth INR 360 million along with INR 2,60,000 near the Bareke border outpost along the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab
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The Police and personnel of the 136 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation, arrested four persons and recovered 7.7 kilograms of heroin worth INR 360 million along with INR 2,60,000 near the Bareke border outpost along the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on June 19, reports The Tribune. The arrested persons have been identified as Rajinder Singh, Gurmit Singh, Rukmandeep Singh, and Arshdeep Singh, all residents of Muktsar District in the State. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Bhupinder Singh, the accused, during the investigation, confessed to having links with Pakistan-based smugglers and having received the drug consignment from them.
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June - 24 
Personnel of the Counter Intelligence Department and 136th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a person, identified as Kashmir Singh alias Sheera, from Gatti Rajo Ke village in Ferozepur District of Punjab and based on his revelations, 4.16 kilograms of heroin was recovered from S
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Personnel of the Counter Intelligence Department and 136th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a person, identified as Kashmir Singh alias Sheera, from Gatti Rajo Ke village in Ferozepur District of Punjab and based on his revelations, 4.16 kilograms of heroin was recovered from Shameke border outpost along the India-Pakistan border in the District on June 24, reports The Tribune. The Additional Inspector General (AIG, Counter Intelligence), Ajay Maluja said, the Police had received inputs that Kashmir Singh, a resident of Ruhela Haji village in the Mamdot Block (administrative unit), had links with Pakistani smugglers. In February 2017, 5 kilograms of heroin had been recovered from Sheera following which he was sent to jail for 15 years. “Presently, he was on a parole for 56 days but we had received information that he was still involved in the illegal trade of drug smuggling. During interrogation, the accused revealed details about the consignment received from across the border following which a joint search operation was carried out with the help of the BSF near border outpost Shameke along the Indo-Pakistan border,” the AIG said.
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June - 26 
In a symbolic gesture to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Punjab Police, in the first-of-its-kind State-wide drive on June 26, destroyed several quintals of illicit drugs at various places across all the 24 Police Districts, reports The Pioneer. The destruc
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In a symbolic gesture to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Punjab Police, in the first-of-its-kind State-wide drive on June 26, destroyed several quintals of illicit drugs at various places across all the 24 Police Districts, reports The Pioneer. The destruction of the drugs came amid Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh’s declaration that while the back of the drugs mafia had been successfully broken, the war was still continuing, with narco-terrorists from across the border continuing to push drugs into Punjab, using drones and other routes. Giving details of the drugs destroyed, the Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said that the teams of Punjab Police took over the task of destroying 62.140 kilograms of heroin, along with 326.52 quintals of poppy husk, 12.536 kilograms of charas, 490 grams of sulfa, 755.905 kilograms of smack, 1.970 kilograms of brown sugar, 148.280 kilograms of intoxicant powder, 137.106 kilograms of ganja, along with 14,36,410 pills or capsules, 9941 syringes, and 1101 syrup bottles.
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June - 30 
The troopers of the 136 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 11.23 kilograms of heroin worth INR 552.5 million from Shame Ke border outpost near International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on June 30, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the BSF personnel noticed the m
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The troopers of the 136 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 11.23 kilograms of heroin worth INR 552.5 million from Shame Ke border outpost near International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on June 30, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the BSF personnel noticed the movement of some suspected smugglers ahead of fencing along the zero line. The troops challenged the smugglers, however, they managed to escape leaving behind three plastic cans containing the contraband.
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July - 3 
Police recovered 5.66 kilograms of heroin near the Zero Line in Khemkaran town in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on July 3, reports The Tribune. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kamaljit Singh Aulakh said, the Police personnel acted on a tip-off and confiscated three plastic bottles buried
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Police recovered 5.66 kilograms of heroin near the Zero Line in Khemkaran town in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on July 3, reports The Tribune. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kamaljit Singh Aulakh said, the Police personnel acted on a tip-off and confiscated three plastic bottles buried under the soil near the Border Security Force (BSF) pillar no. 160-161 in the said locality. The DSP also said the contraband was hidden by Pakistan-based smugglers and their Indian associates would be identified soon.
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three persons in two separate incidents in Ferozepur and Sangrur Districts of Punjab on July 6, reports The Tribune. In the first incident, personnel of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and 29th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation recovere
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three persons in two separate incidents in Ferozepur and Sangrur Districts of Punjab on July 6, reports The Tribune. In the first incident, personnel of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and 29th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation recovered 7.14 kilograms heroin worth INR 350 million near Border Out-Post (BOP) Dona Telu Mall in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District. A pistol, two magazines, 10 live rounds and two Pakistani SIM cards were also seized. The SFs have filed a case against a person identified as Bittu, a resident of Palla Begha village in this connection. In the second incident, the anti-narcotic cell arrested three persons and recovered 1.4 kilograms of heroin from them at Joliyan village in Sangrur District. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Garg said, “Our team arrested Amrik Singh, his wife Harpal Kaur, and Sarbjit Singh from the said village and confiscated 1.4 kilograms heroin from their possession. The market value of the seized contraband is in crores. Further investigations are underway.”
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July - 19 
There has been a three-fold increase in the recovery of heroin by the BSF along the IB in Punjab this year as compared to the corresponding period in 2019, reports Hindustan Times on July 20. According to the BSF’s statistics, around 328 kilograms of heroin, apparently smuggled from Pakistan, have b
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There has been a three-fold increase in the recovery of heroin by the BSF along the IB in Punjab this year as compared to the corresponding period in 2019, reports Hindustan Times on July 20. According to the BSF’s statistics, around 328 kilograms of heroin, apparently smuggled from Pakistan, have been recovered till July 19 this year. In 2019, the figure was around 100 kilograms for the same period. Also, in the last four months of lockdown (March 23 to July 19) amid COVID-19 pandemic, the BSF has recovered 229 kilograms heroin on the State Border, which is 9 kilograms more than the total recoveries made in the previous year. In 2019, the BSF had recovered a total of 227 kilograms of heroin.
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July - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 60 kilograms of heroin from the Ravi river that flows along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on July 19, reports The Times of India. The BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Rajesh Sharma, said a patrollin
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 60 kilograms of heroin from the Ravi river that flows along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on July 19, reports The Times of India. The BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Rajesh Sharma, said a patrolling team found a suspicious bunch of grass and weeds floating in the Ravi, which is swollen in the rainy season. A closer inspection revealed the packets of heroin.
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July - 20 
Punjab Police arrested an Army trooper along with three of his accomplices accused in the cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling racket from Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh, reports The Pioneer on July 21. The arrest comes a week after a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper along with three
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Punjab Police arrested an Army trooper along with three of his accomplices accused in the cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling racket from Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh, reports The Pioneer on July 21. The arrest comes a week after a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper along with three other accused were arrested on July 12 in connection with the same case. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said, the total number of persons arrested in the case so far now stands at eight. Giving details of the latest arrests, the DGP said that Ramandeep Singh, an Indian Army soldier, was arrested from Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh, where he was currently posted. The arrest was made on the basis of disclosures made by BSF Constable, Sumit Kumar, who was arrested earlier. “Ramandeep’s three accomplices — Taranjot Singh alias Tanna, Jagjit Singh alias Laddi, and Satinder Singh alias Kaala — have also been arrested and are being brought on production warrants. Another INR 1 million has been recovered from Kaala as drug money, taking the total amount of such money seized in the case to Rs 4.23 million,” said the DGP.
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July - 20 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three kilograms of heroin, worth INR 150 million in the international market, from the Abohar sector along International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab July 20, reports United News of India. A spokesperson for the Punjab Frontiers Headq
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three kilograms of heroin, worth INR 150 million in the international market, from the Abohar sector along International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab July 20, reports United News of India. A spokesperson for the Punjab Frontiers Headquarters of the BSF said that the personnel of the 124th Battalion of BSF observed suspicious movements of some assailants ahead of the border security fence and when challenged, they fled towards the Pakistani Territory. During a search of the area, three packets of contraband, suspected to be heroin weighing one kilogram each, were recovered.
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July - 26 August - 1
Punjab Police arrested a Constable of the Border Security Force (BSF), identified as, Rajendra Prashad and two local smugglers, Surmail Singh and Gurjant Singh, for cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons, reports Hindustan Times on August 2. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar
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Punjab Police arrested a Constable of the Border Security Force (BSF), identified as, Rajendra Prashad and two local smugglers, Surmail Singh and Gurjant Singh, for cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons, reports Hindustan Times on August 2. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta, acting on a tip-off, a Jalandhar Rural Police team, on July 26, arrested Surmail Singh and Gurjant Singh, who were travelling in a car from Delhi. The Police had recovered 25 gm of heroin from them. On questioning, the duo led to the recovery of a .30 Bore Pistol (Made in China) with 5 live rounds and INR 2.45 million as well as 35 gm of heroin. During further questioning, the duo also revealed that they were working with a cross-border smuggler, Satnam Singh alias Satta, a resident of Taran Tarn District who was closely linked with Pakistan-based smugglers for smuggling of drugs and weapons from Pakistan. They also disclosed that BSF Constable, Rajendra Prashad, posted at a border outpost at Chhina village in Tarn Taran District was a part of the smuggling racket, following which he was arrested. The DGP said out of INR 2.45 million, INR 1.5 million was recovered from the residence of Satnam Singh, INR 500,000 from the BSF constable and INR 450,000 lakh from Gurjant Singh.
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July - 27 
Troopers of 116 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered around 1.5 kilograms of heroin, worth INR 75 million in the international market, from the Ferozepur sector along International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on July 27, reports The Tribune. A BSF official said, the
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Troopers of 116 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered around 1.5 kilograms of heroin, worth INR 75 million in the international market, from the Ferozepur sector along International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on July 27, reports The Tribune. A BSF official said, the smugglers were trying to push the consignment across the Indian territory, but their attempt was thwarted by the BSF troops.
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August - 1 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers belonging to the 136 Battalion recovered 2.980 kilograms heroin worth INR 150 million in the international market, from Border Outpost (BOP) Old Mohammadi Wala along the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on August 1, reports The Tribu
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers belonging to the 136 Battalion recovered 2.980 kilograms heroin worth INR 150 million in the international market, from Border Outpost (BOP) Old Mohammadi Wala along the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on August 1, reports The Tribune. As per the sources, the consignment was being smuggled through the water channel by using plastic bottles.
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August - 16 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on August 16, recovered two packets of contraband suspected to be heroin and a pistol from river Ravi in Ferozepur Sector along International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on August 16, recovered two packets of contraband suspected to be heroin and a pistol from river Ravi in Ferozepur Sector along International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's Headquarter of the BSF said that the smugglers in Pakistan were attempting to smuggle the packets of the contraband and the weapon with a magazine through the waters of the river Ravi. The alert BSF troops immediately informed its boat team to fish out the substance floating in the waters of the river Ravi. The troops recovered two packets of heroin weighing one kilogram each and a China made .30 pistol and a magazine, he said.
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August - 16 
The troopers of the 136 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered three packets of heroin weighing 3.26 kilograms, worth INR 150 million, along with a China-made pistol (.30 bore) and a magazine near the International Border (IB) outpost Shameke in Ferozepur District of Punjab on August 16,
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The troopers of the 136 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered three packets of heroin weighing 3.26 kilograms, worth INR 150 million, along with a China-made pistol (.30 bore) and a magazine near the International Border (IB) outpost Shameke in Ferozepur District of Punjab on August 16, reports The Tribune. As per the report, cross-border drug operatives pushed the consignment through the river channel with the help of plastic bottles tied to water hyacinth, but was thwarted by the BSF troops.
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August - 20 
The troopers of 96 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 4.250 kilograms of heroin worth INR 200 million in the international market in Abohar Sector near Mohar Sona International Border (IB) outpost in Fazilka District of Punjab on August 20, reports United News of India. A Spokesp
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The troopers of 96 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 4.250 kilograms of heroin worth INR 200 million in the international market in Abohar Sector near Mohar Sona International Border (IB) outpost in Fazilka District of Punjab on August 20, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's Headquarter of the BSF said that the smugglers in Pakistan tried to push the packets of the contraband into the Indian territory through Border security fence. However, during a search, the BSF team recovered the contraband.
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August - 22 
A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of Special Task Force (STF) and Border Security Force (BSF), arrested a narcotics smuggler, identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Kaka and recovered 4.2 kilograms of heroin, near International Border (IB) outpost at Chanduwadala village in Gu
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A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of Special Task Force (STF) and Border Security Force (BSF), arrested a narcotics smuggler, identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Kaka and recovered 4.2 kilograms of heroin, near International Border (IB) outpost at Chanduwadala village in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on August 22, reports The Tribune. In a statement, an STF official said the seizure of heroin was made following the questioning of Kaka, a resident of Chanduwadala village, who had around 15 acres across the barbed fence. Kaka was arrested following a tip-off that he, along with Karandeep Singh of Dhilwan and Mandeep Singh of Chanduwadala village, had smuggled a drug consignment, procured from Pakistan-based smugglers, into the Indian territory.
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August - 22 
The troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead five Pakistani intruders and recovered over 9 kilograms of heroin and several weapons from their possession along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) outpost Dal in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on August 22, reports Outlook. A BSF Spoke
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The troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead five Pakistani intruders and recovered over 9 kilograms of heroin and several weapons from their possession along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) outpost Dal in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on August 22, reports Outlook. A BSF Spokesperson said troops recovered nine packets containing 9.92 kilograms heroin, an AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 27 rounds, four 9mm Berretta pistols with seven magazines and 109 live rounds, two mobile phones and INR 610 in Pakistani currency after a gun-battle with the intruders near the Dal border post in the District.
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August - 23 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on August 23, arrested five narcotics smugglers and recovered 3.53 kilograms heroin in separate incidents in Punjab, reports The Tribune. In one incident, BSF arrested five persons identified as, Bikramjit Singh, Nirmal Singh, Nachhattar Singh, Panjab Singh
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on August 23, arrested five narcotics smugglers and recovered 3.53 kilograms heroin in separate incidents in Punjab, reports The Tribune. In one incident, BSF arrested five persons identified as, Bikramjit Singh, Nirmal Singh, Nachhattar Singh, Panjab Singh and Raju; and recovered 1.12 kilograms heroin from their possession in Wan Tara Singh village in Tarn Taran District of Punjab. The contraband was stashed in the false cavities made in the soles of their footwear. According to the BSF statement, “while frisking farmers who returned after completing their agricultural work from ahead of Border Security Fence, the troops seized 1.12 kilograms contraband from five of them.” Personnel of the 71 Battalion of BSF recovered eight packets of heroin, weighing 2.41 kilograms in the fields of one Tarsem Singh of Naushehra Dhalla in Tarn Taran District of Punjab. A case under Sections 18, 21, 61 and 85 of the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act has been registered against the accused, who is yet to be arrested.
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August - 24 
A Police personal was shot at and injured while arresting a wanted drug smuggler and gangster, identified as Rashpal Singh, suspected of having links with terrorists, in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on August 24, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Malkit Singh
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A Police personal was shot at and injured while arresting a wanted drug smuggler and gangster, identified as Rashpal Singh, suspected of having links with terrorists, in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on August 24, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Malkit Singh was shot in the leg while chasing Rakshpal, however, the ASI overpowered and arrested him subsequently. An accomplice of Rashpal, managed to flee from the spot but a country-made semi-automatic pistol, two magazines, six live rounds and a Bullet motorcycle were recovered, said the Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta. Rashpal had allegedly established links with terrorists and was wanted in several cases, including eight FIRs registered against him under various provisions of the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act and Arms Act (AA) in Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Mohali. Several weapons and commercial quantities of drugs had been seized from him in the past too, the DGP added.
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August - 26 
The Punjab Police have neutralised an international narco-terror module, linked to the banned terror group Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), with the arrest of a wanted heroin smuggler – Rajinder Singh alias Ganja alias Mithu and a Police Constable – Karamjit Singh, for allegedly facilitating safe
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The Punjab Police have neutralised an international narco-terror module, linked to the banned terror group Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), with the arrest of a wanted heroin smuggler – Rajinder Singh alias Ganja alias Mithu and a Police Constable – Karamjit Singh, for allegedly facilitating safe movement of drugs and money during the COVID-19 lockdown period, reports The Times of India on August 27. As per the report, Police recovered a .32 bore pistol and four cartridges from Rajinder’s possession during his arrest on August 19 and 530 grams heroin was seized later from his flat at Zirakpur town of Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said, Rajinder's brother-in-law, Chirag Rathi, has also been arrested from Muzaffarnagar District in Uttar Pradesh for his involvement in the racket, which has been traced to associates of deceased KLF ‘chief’ Harmeet Singh alias PhD. Also, Karamjit Singh, a Police Constable was arrested from Muktsar District of Punjab in this connection. Rajinder used to receive drug consignments mostly coming from Srinagar and Delhi to distribute further in Punjab. The funds generated out of the drug business were sent back to one Navpreet Singh alias Nav, a notorious smuggler, through hawala channels. Rajinder had made an Aadhar card and passport with the help of fake documents from Uttar Pradesh and was trying to escape from India in the near future, the DGP added.
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August - 27 
The troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 2 kilograms heroin near the International Border (IB) outpost Gatti Biosoke area in Fazilka District of Punjab on August 27, reports The Tribune. As per the report, during search operations, the BSF personnel recovered the two packets, wrapped in
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The troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 2 kilograms heroin near the International Border (IB) outpost Gatti Biosoke area in Fazilka District of Punjab on August 27, reports The Tribune. As per the report, during search operations, the BSF personnel recovered the two packets, wrapped in adhesive tape weighing 2 kilograms of the contraband worth more than INR 100 million in the international market.
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August - 29 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 14 packets of contraband weighing approximately 14.7 kilograms, suspected to be heroin, in Abohar sector along the International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab on August 29, reports Asian News International. A BSF release said, “on 29 Au
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 14 packets of contraband weighing approximately 14.7 kilograms, suspected to be heroin, in Abohar sector along the International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab on August 29, reports Asian News International. A BSF release said, “on 29 August 2020, alert Border Security Force troops seized 14 packets (approx wt 14.790 Kg) of contraband suspected to be heroin in the area of responsibility of 181 Bn BSF, Abohar Sector, Ftr HQrs Punjab. Vigilant troops of Border Security Force once again thwarted the attempt of anti-national Elements to push the consignment of contraband items into India.” On the Punjab border during 2020 so far, BSF seizures include 377.2 kilograms heroin, 25 weapons, 43 magazines, 6 Pakistan mobile phones, and 10 Pakistan sim cards.
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September - 4 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel belonging to the 88 Battalion, recovered nine kilograms of heroin from Amritsar sector along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab on September 4, reports The Times of India. According to an official release, on spotting
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel belonging to the 88 Battalion, recovered nine kilograms of heroin from Amritsar sector along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab on September 4, reports The Times of India. According to an official release, on spotting a suspicious movement at the IB, the BSF’s patrolling party challenged the intruder following which they fled back to Pakistan leaving behind the narcotics on the Indian territory which was recovered in a search operation. With this, during the current year, BSF has recovered around 387 kilograms contraband from the IB in Punjab.
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September - 4 
The Tarn Taran Police on September 4, arrested four smugglers and alleged accomplices of the five Pakistani intruders, who were shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel near Dall International Border (IB) outpost in Tarn Taran District on August 22, reports The Tribune. The arrested ac
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The Tarn Taran Police on September 4, arrested four smugglers and alleged accomplices of the five Pakistani intruders, who were shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel near Dall International Border (IB) outpost in Tarn Taran District on August 22, reports The Tribune. The arrested accomplices have been identified as, Gurbir Singh and Gurbax Singh, both residents of Dall village, and Yudhvir Singh and Gurpreet Singh of Dhunda village in the District. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dhruman Nimbale said during the forensic examination of the mobiles seized from the Pakistani intruders, it was found that the accused had interacted with the intruders before they were shot by the BSF troopers. A senior official privy to the investigations said the four used to retrieve the narcotics consignments from the IB and later handed it over to their links as per the instructions. They used to get INR 20,000 to INR 60,000 per consignment, depending on the quantity retrieved, the official said.
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September - 6 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered four packets of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 500 grams each from the Abohar sector along the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab on September 6, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab F
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered four packets of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 500 grams each from the Abohar sector along the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab on September 6, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's Headquarter of the BSF said that the alert troops of the BSF challenged the Pakistani smugglers after observing their activities in the area of responsibility of 124 Bn BSF following which they ran towards the Pakistan Territory. During a search of the area, the BSF troops recovered the contraband suspected to be heroin weighing two kilograms.
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September - 10 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 6.4 kilograms of heroin from the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) at Abohar sector in Fazilka District of Punjab on September 10, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's Headquarter of the BSF said that the alert tro
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 6.4 kilograms of heroin from the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) at Abohar sector in Fazilka District of Punjab on September 10, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's Headquarter of the BSF said that the alert troops of the BSF challenged the assailants after observing their activities in the area of responsibility of 2 Battalion BSF in Abohar sector following which they ran towards the Pakistan Territory leaving behind the contraband.
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September - 12 
The Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted an attempt by Pakistani narco-terrorists to push arms and ammunition into India on September 12 by recovering a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Abohar sector along the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted an attempt by Pakistani narco-terrorists to push arms and ammunition into India on September 12 by recovering a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Abohar sector along the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. According to an official release, 124 Battalion of the BSF seized three AK-47 rifles with six magazines and 91 rounds, two M-16 rifles with four magazines and 57 rounds and two pistols with four magazines and 20 rounds.
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September - 24 
In an intelligence-led operation, the Punjab Police on September 24, arrested two Pakistan-backed drug smugglers identified as, Jora Singh and his accomplice, Ranjit Singh alias Rana Singh along with 13 kilograms heroin in the Khem Karan sector along the International Border (IB) in Tarn Taran Distr
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In an intelligence-led operation, the Punjab Police on September 24, arrested two Pakistan-backed drug smugglers identified as, Jora Singh and his accomplice, Ranjit Singh alias Rana Singh along with 13 kilograms heroin in the Khem Karan sector along the International Border (IB) in Tarn Taran District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. The duo was planning to deliver the consignment to drug syndicates and suppliers across the State. A search has been launched to arrest their third accomplice – Pawandeep Singh. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said initial investigations revealed Jora Singh, along with associates Pawandeep Singh and Ranjit Singh, was in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers and was trying to procure a heroin consignment from Pakistan into the IB outpost Rattoke under Khem Karan Police Station limits. They had also conducted recce near the IB at Rattoke village in this connection.
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September - 25 
The Tarn Taran Police on September 25 have arrested Gurdeep Singh alias Gopi, an accomplice of the two Pakistan-backed drug smugglers — Jora Singh and Ranjit Singh alias Rana - who were arrested earlier on September 24 along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in the District, reports The T
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The Tarn Taran Police on September 25 have arrested Gurdeep Singh alias Gopi, an accomplice of the two Pakistan-backed drug smugglers — Jora Singh and Ranjit Singh alias Rana - who were arrested earlier on September 24 along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in the District, reports The Tribune. Gopi, a resident of Sarai Amanat Khan village in the District, used to supply heroin sneaked in from across the border by Jora and Rana to Pawandeep Singh, another accomplice who is yet to be arrested.
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September - 29 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel belonging to the 136th Battalion recovered six packets of heroin, weighing 6.5 kilograms worth INR 320 million in the international market, near International Border (IB) outpost in Shamas area in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab on September
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel belonging to the 136th Battalion recovered six packets of heroin, weighing 6.5 kilograms worth INR 320 million in the international market, near International Border (IB) outpost in Shamas area in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab on September 29, reports The Tribune. According to BSF, the border guarding troops observed some suspicious movement ahead of the barbed wire fencing near the said area following which they sounded an alert. Later, a search operation was carried out during which the contraband was recovered.
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October - 4 
Punjab Police arrested two members of a Pakistan-backed cross-border drug-cum-arms smuggling cartel, identified as Simranjeet Singh alias Simran (26) and Balram Singh (26), near Kartarpur in Jalandhar District of Punjab on October 4, reports NDTV. The duo was arrested when they were on a mission to
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Punjab Police arrested two members of a Pakistan-backed cross-border drug-cum-arms smuggling cartel, identified as Simranjeet Singh alias Simran (26) and Balram Singh (26), near Kartarpur in Jalandhar District of Punjab on October 4, reports NDTV. The duo was arrested when they were on a mission to deliver heroin. Police also recovered a 7.65 mm, made-in-Italy, pistol, some heroin and some drug sale proceeds in cash, besides two mobile phones, 2 wi-fi dongles and a racing bike from their possession. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said that duo was part of the smuggling racket involving former Border Security Force (BSF) constable Sumit Kumar alias Noni, who was arrested earlier on July 21, 2020, leading to the unearthing of the Pakistan-backed drugs and arms smuggling cartel.
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October - 8 
Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered four packets of heroin weighing 3.8 kilograms worth INR 180 million in the international market along the International Border (IB) at Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on October 8, reports The Tribune. During the current year so far
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Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered four packets of heroin weighing 3.8 kilograms worth INR 180 million in the international market along the International Border (IB) at Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on October 8, reports The Tribune. During the current year so far, the BSF has seized 427.784 kilograms of heroin valuing over INR 21.23 billion in the international market.
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October - 14 
On October 14, the 136th Battalion of BSF recovered 9 kilograms heroin worth INR 450 million along the IB at Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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On October 14, the 136th Battalion of BSF recovered 9 kilograms heroin worth INR 450 million along the IB at Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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October - 15 
On October 15, personnel of the BSF’s 14th Battalion recovered 5 kilograms heroin, estimated to be worth INR 250 million in the international market, near the IB at Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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On October 15, personnel of the BSF’s 14th Battalion recovered 5 kilograms heroin, estimated to be worth INR 250 million in the international market, near the IB at Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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October - 20 
The 116th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered three packets of heroin weighing 2.435 kilograms worth INR 120 million in the international market along with a pistol, a magazine, and four cartridges near the International Border (IB) at Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Pun
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The 116th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered three packets of heroin weighing 2.435 kilograms worth INR 120 million in the international market along with a pistol, a magazine, and four cartridges near the International Border (IB) at Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on October 20, reports The Tribune.
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November - 3 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled a smuggling attempt and recovered four packets of heroin weighing 2.25 kilograms along the International Border (IB) in Punjab on November 3, reports ANI. “Alert troops from136 Bn BSF negated smuggling attempt and seized 4 pkts (2.250 kg) of heroin. B
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled a smuggling attempt and recovered four packets of heroin weighing 2.25 kilograms along the International Border (IB) in Punjab on November 3, reports ANI. “Alert troops from136 Bn BSF negated smuggling attempt and seized 4 pkts (2.250 kg) of heroin. Bordermen constantly thwarting nefarious designs of smugglers to push contraband from across the border,” BSF Punjab said in a tweet.
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November - 7 
The Special Task Force (STF) wing of Punjab Police has neutralized a major drug trafficking racket and arrested four smugglers identified as – Gurdeep Singh Rano, Ravej, lqbal Singh and Randeep Singh akaRanni in Ludhiana District on November 7, reports The Tribune. The STF recovered 5.392 kg of her
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The Special Task Force (STF) wing of Punjab Police has neutralized a major drug trafficking racket and arrested four smugglers identified as – Gurdeep Singh Rano, Ravej, lqbal Singh and Randeep Singh akaRanni in Ludhiana District on November 7, reports The Tribune. The STF recovered 5.392 kg of heroin, a .315 bore rifle with cartridges, a .12 bore pump action gun, a .32 bore revolver along with cartridges and INR 2.1 million from their possession. Apart from this, luxury cars, including a Toyota Fortuner, an Audi 7, two Toyota Innovas, two BMWs, a Mercedes Benz and a Jaguar were recovered from the smugglers. In a press conference, STF Inspector General (IG) Balkar Singh said, the accused were active members of a high-level international drug network being run from Australia by Tanveer Singh Bedi of Batala.
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November - 12 
A drug smuggler identified as Vijay Rajput, a native of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested along with two pistols, six cartridges, and 40 grams of heroin from Sector 17 at Chandigarh city in Chandigarh District of Punjab on November 12, reports The Tribune. The Station House Officer (SHO) Ram R
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A drug smuggler identified as Vijay Rajput, a native of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested along with two pistols, six cartridges, and 40 grams of heroin from Sector 17 at Chandigarh city in Chandigarh District of Punjab on November 12, reports The Tribune. The Station House Officer (SHO) Ram Rattan said Rajput was supplying weapons to gangsters. “We have recovered a .30 bore pistol, which was purchased by Vijay from UP, for Rs50,000 and would have been sold for Rs1 lakh. Meanwhile, another 32 bore pistol was purchased for Rs25,000 and was meant to be sold for Rs50,000,” the SHO said adding that “He had come to supply drugs in the city when he was caught”.
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November - 17 
Police arrested four smugglers and recovered 11 kilograms of heroin worth INR 550 million in the international market from their possession at Malsian in Shahkot in Jalandhar District of Punjab on November 17, reports The Tribune. The arrestees were identified as – Harjinder Pal alias Kala (27), San
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Police arrested four smugglers and recovered 11 kilograms of heroin worth INR 550 million in the international market from their possession at Malsian in Shahkot in Jalandhar District of Punjab on November 17, reports The Tribune. The arrestees were identified as – Harjinder Pal alias Kala (27), Sanjit (34) and Ranjit Singh (20), all residents of Ferozepur, and Kishan Singh (32) of Ganganagar. Police also seized a car in which they were traveling. A recovery of INR 2,25,000 was made from Harjinder, INR 3,10,000 from Sanjiv, INR 3,50,000 from Kishan Singh and INR 2,40,000 was found from the dashboard of the car.
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November - 18 
On November 18, personnel of the 136th Battalion of BSF had recovered seven packets of heroin weighing 7.528 kilograms worth INR 380 million in the international market in the Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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On November 18, personnel of the 136th Battalion of BSF had recovered seven packets of heroin weighing 7.528 kilograms worth INR 380 million in the international market in the Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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November - 18 
The Punjab Police on November 18 arrested a Border Security Force (BSF) constable and two others in connection with the recovery of 11 kilograms of heroin smuggled from Pakistan along with INR 1.925 million from four drug smugglers on November 17, reports The Tribune. The BSF Constable – Barinder Si
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The Punjab Police on November 18 arrested a Border Security Force (BSF) constable and two others in connection with the recovery of 11 kilograms of heroin smuggled from Pakistan along with INR 1.925 million from four drug smugglers on November 17, reports The Tribune. The BSF Constable – Barinder Singh was arrested from the BSF premises at Ganganagar in Sri Ganganagar District of Rajasthan. A .30 bore foreign-made pistol, a motorcycle and 745 grams of heroin was recovered from him. Following his interrogation, two other accused—Balkar Singh Balli and Jagmohan Singh Jaggu—both residents of Ganganagar were arrested. A .30 bore pistol and Rs 8 lakh in cash were recovered from Balkar Singh. Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said the BSF constable was “instrumental” in transferring drugs from across the Indo-Pak border and handing them over to the other accused.
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Personnel of the 29th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 13 packets of heroin weighing 8.020 kilograms along with one pistol in separate incidents along the International Border (IB) in Punjab, reports The Tribune on November 28. While six packets of heroin weighing 1.270 kilogra
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Personnel of the 29th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 13 packets of heroin weighing 8.020 kilograms along with one pistol in separate incidents along the International Border (IB) in Punjab, reports The Tribune on November 28. While six packets of heroin weighing 1.270 kilograms were recovered on November 27 near the Jagdish border outpost (BOP) in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District, seven packets weighing 6.750 kilograms along with a pistol were recovered during the wee hours of November 28 (today) near DT Mall BOP in the sector.
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November - 28 
Personnel of the 73rd Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 1.550 kilograms contraband suspected to be heroin from the river Ravi in Gurdaspur sector along the International Border (IB) in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on November 28, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of the P
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Personnel of the 73rd Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 1.550 kilograms contraband suspected to be heroin from the river Ravi in Gurdaspur sector along the International Border (IB) in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on November 28, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier Headquarters of the BSF said that the alert troops of the BSF saw some object floating in the river waters following which they fished out the substance that turned out to be a plastic bottle filled with heroin weighing 1.550 kilograms, value of which is said to be more than INR 75 million in the international market.
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December - 5 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered five packets of heroin weighing 5.360 kilograms along the Indo-Pakistan border at Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab on December 5, reports The Tribune. The value of the contraband is INR 270 million in the international market.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered five packets of heroin weighing 5.360 kilograms along the Indo-Pakistan border at Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab on December 5, reports The Tribune. The value of the contraband is INR 270 million in the international market.
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December - 12 
With the arrest of two persons identified as – Jaswinder Singh akaJass and Ramesh Kumar aka Kesa along with a recovery of 4 kilograms heroin in Lohian village of Jalandhar District, the Punjab Police claimed to have busted a major drug cartel linked to international gangsters and terrorists, reports
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With the arrest of two persons identified as – Jaswinder Singh akaJass and Ramesh Kumar aka Kesa along with a recovery of 4 kilograms heroin in Lohian village of Jalandhar District, the Punjab Police claimed to have busted a major drug cartel linked to international gangsters and terrorists, reports The Times of India on December 13. Besides the heroin, two desi .32 bore pistols and a car bearing registration number JK-012-E-2277 have also been recovered from the accused, who used to bring drugs from Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) on instructions from imprisoned gangsters in Punjab. The drug cartel’s links have been traced to a Dubai-based individual, who is allegedly involved in networking the drug smugglers in Kashmir for supply of drugs to smugglers and traffickers based in Punjab. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta, the investigations so far suggest that the proceeds generated from the sale of the drugs, smuggled into Punjab from Kashmir, were probably being used to fund terror activities.
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December - 15 
Two cross border smugglers, identified as – Lakhbir Singh and Bachittar Singh, were arrested in Amritsar District of Punjab on December 15, reports NDTV. The duo were members of a module that used drones to smuggle narcotics and weapons into India through Pakistan-based smugglers with links to pro-K
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Two cross border smugglers, identified as – Lakhbir Singh and Bachittar Singh, were arrested in Amritsar District of Punjab on December 15, reports NDTV. The duo were members of a module that used drones to smuggle narcotics and weapons into India through Pakistan-based smugglers with links to pro-Khalistan operatives, the Punjab Police said in a statement. A quadcopter drone with a mini receiver and camera support, a .32 bore revolver, a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), cartridges and drugs have been recovered from their possession. Police said that the interrogation of the accused has revealed their alleged association with four other smugglers, who were lodged in the Amritsar jail.
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December - 18 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on December 18 recovered 6 kilograms of heroin worth INR 300 million in the international market, from across the barbed wire fencing along the International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. The personnel also arrested a smuggl
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on December 18 recovered 6 kilograms of heroin worth INR 300 million in the international market, from across the barbed wire fencing along the International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. The personnel also arrested a smuggler in connection with the recovery of heroin.
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December - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on December 19 recovered 2.232 kilograms of heroin worth INR 120 million in the international market, from the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports United News of India.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on December 19 recovered 2.232 kilograms of heroin worth INR 120 million in the international market, from the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports United News of India.
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December - 26 December - 27
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered around three kilograms of heroin from the Indo-Pak border at Attari sector in Amritsar District of Punjab on December 27, reports The Tribune. The alert BSF troopers also recovered around 12-feet long plastic pipe near Burj border outpost under Bhi
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered around three kilograms of heroin from the Indo-Pak border at Attari sector in Amritsar District of Punjab on December 27, reports The Tribune. The alert BSF troopers also recovered around 12-feet long plastic pipe near Burj border outpost under Bhindi Saida Police Station limits in the District on December 26. The pipe bearing a marking of made in Pakistan was found on the Indian side of the International Border (IB).
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December - 30 
A joint team of Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 7.31 kilograms of heroin and three China-made .30 bore pistols from the Metla Border out Post (BoP)in the Dera Baba Nanak sector of Gurdaspur District in Punjabon December 30, reports The Tribune. The consignment was pus
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A joint team of Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 7.31 kilograms of heroin and three China-made .30 bore pistols from the Metla Border out Post (BoP)in the Dera Baba Nanak sector of Gurdaspur District in Punjabon December 30, reports The Tribune. The consignment was pushed into the Indian territory by Belgium-based terrorist Jagdish Singh aliasBhura, who has links in Pakistan. During investigation, it was found that drug peddler Ranjit Singh, who is lodged in the Ludhiana jail, played a key role in the smuggling of the consignment.
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December - 30 
In a joint operation, personnel of the 2nd Battalion of the BSF and Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Punjab Police recovered 5 kilograms heroin, worth INR 250 million in the international market, a pistol, two magazines and two live cartridges from across the barbed wire fencing in the area of Bo
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In a joint operation, personnel of the 2nd Battalion of the BSF and Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Punjab Police recovered 5 kilograms heroin, worth INR 250 million in the international market, a pistol, two magazines and two live cartridges from across the barbed wire fencing in the area of BoP, Santokh Singh Wala, in Jalalabad subdivision of Fazilka District on December 30.
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