Amritsar's Drug Crackdown: More Than 10 Kg of Heroin Seized, Peddler Flees

Amritsar: Around 10.40 kg of heroin was seized from a car near Sukhewala village in Amritsar, said Punjab Police on Saturday. 

However, the accused managed to flee, police said.

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the accused identified as Sukhraj Singh, the owner of the car and alleged supplier of the heroin consignment, managed to flee from the spot along with his accomplice in another car.

More Than 10 Kg Heroin Seized In Amritsar

The police teams, however, impounded the car, containing the illicit drugs on the spot.

The DGP said following an intel-input about exchange of heroin consignment between occupants of the two cars, the police teams managed to locate both the vehicles stationed on the roadside near a fuel pump near Sukhewala village, Amritsar.

On seeing the police, both the accused managed to escape from the spot in another car, while leaving their other car stationed there, he added.

During a vehicle check, police teams discovered a consignment of heroin, along with ₹1,000 in cash, and photocopies of Aadhar and voter ID cards belonging to Sukhraj Singh. 

Preliminary investigations indicate that Singh was intended to deliver the heroin. 

Authorities are currently working to identify his accomplice, and raids are underway to apprehend both individuals who are currently on the run, police officials said.

 The DGP stated that further investigations are ongoing to uncover both the upstream and downstream connections in this case.