Punjab Police: Bhagwant Mann-Led Govt Cracks Down, Sangrur Jail Smuggling Racket Busted, DSP Among Those Arrested

In a major development under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration, the Punjab Police has busted a highly organized drug and contraband smuggling racket operating from inside Sangrur Jail, exposing a disturbing nexus between jail officials and criminal elements.

In a major breakthrough, @SangrurPolice has uncovered a well-organized smuggling racket operating from within the Jail premises.

Acting on credible intelligence, a raid inside the Jail led to the recovery of 9 mobile phones, 4 smartwatches, 50 grams of opium, and other… pic.twitter.com/Pa8uLieuiK

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 15, 2025

According to a statement issued by DGP Punjab Police, credible intelligence led to a raid inside the jail premises by Sangrur Police, resulting in the seizure of

9 mobile phones

4 smartwatches

50 grams of opium

Other contraband materials

Class-IV Employee and DSP Involved in Smuggling Network

Preliminary investigations have pointed to the involvement of a Class-IV jail employee, who allegedly played a key role in facilitating the entry and distribution of contraband items.

As the probe deepened, police arrested Manpreet Singh from Amritsar, a known associate of inmate Gurvinder Singh, currently lodged in Sangrur Jail. From Manpreet’s possession, police recovered:

4 kg of heroin

₹5.5 lakh in drug money

A Glock pistol with live rounds

DSP Security of Jail Arrested for Active Role

The investigation took a more serious turn when DSP Security, Sangrur Jail – Gurpreet Singh – was arrested for his direct involvement in the smuggling operations. Police revealed that the DSP had been actively smuggling drugs and mobile phones into the jail and was receiving payments through UPI accounts linked to his family members.

Authorities are now pursuing backward and forward linkages, and more arrests are likely in the coming days.

Zero Tolerance Towards Internal Collusion: Punjab Police

The Punjab Police, under the leadership of DGP Gaurav Yadav, reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against corruption and internal compromise.

“No individual – regardless of rank or position – will be spared if found involved in illegal activities,” the DGP emphasized.

State’s War Against Drugs Intensifies

This development comes amid Punjab's intensified efforts to combat the drug menace, a key promise made by CM Bhagwant Mann. With increasing scrutiny of jail infrastructure and internal corruption, the government is doubling down on breaking the nexus between law enforcement and criminal syndicates.

The investigation continues, and further disclosures are expected.