Punjab Police: 18.227 Kg Heroin Seized in Punjab, ANTF Nabs Smuggler Linked to Pakistan-Based Drug Network

In a major success in the ongoing fight against narcotics, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Punjab Police has apprehended a key drug smuggler and seized a substantial consignment of heroin in a cross-border smuggling case. The arrest and recovery were part of a well-coordinated operation carried out by the Border Range unit in Amritsar.

In a well-coordinated operation, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (@ANTFPunjab), Border Range, Amritsar, apprehends Hira Singh @ Hira of Village Khaira, PS Gharinda, Amritsar and recovers 18.227 Kg Heroin.

Investigations reveals Hira Singh and his associate Kulwinder Singh @ Kinda… pic.twitter.com/nuFHxCAxDh

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) April 11, 2025

The arrested accused has been identified as Hira Singh alias Hira, a resident of Village Khaira under the jurisdiction of Gharinda Police Station in Amritsar. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the ANTF team intercepted and arrested Singh, recovering 18.227 kilograms of heroin from his possession.

Links to Pakistan-Based Drug Trafficker

Initial investigation has revealed that Hira Singh and his associate, Kulwinder Singh alias Kinda of Village Dauke, were working in close coordination with a Pakistan-based drug trafficker identified as Billa. According to police sources, the accused duo was actively involved in smuggling heroin from across the international border and distributing it within the state based on instructions from their handler in Pakistan.

Manhunt Underway for Associate

While Hira Singh has been arrested, a manhunt is underway to apprehend Kulwinder Singh, who is currently absconding. Authorities are conducting raids at multiple locations to track his whereabouts. The case is under active investigation to uncover the full scope of the smuggling network and identify all individuals involved.

DGP Reaffirms Punjab Police's Commitment

Punjab DGP reiterated that Punjab Police remains relentless in its mission to dismantle drug syndicates and safeguard the state from narco-terrorism. “This seizure is a significant breakthrough in our continuous war against drugs, and efforts are ongoing to trace the entire network,” the DGP posted on social media.

This operation marks yet another milestone in Punjab’s aggressive crackdown on drug trafficking, reinforcing the commitment to building a safer, drug-free society.