Punjab Police: Bhagwant Mann's Punjab Government Cracks Down on Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police, under the leadership of DGP Punjab, has successfully dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling network operating from across the India-Pakistan border. Acting on credible intelligence, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police arrested three individuals and recovered 5.5 kg of heroin.

DGP Punjab Police Reports Major Success in Drug Bust

Acting on credible intelligence, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police busts a cross-border drug smuggling network by arresting three persons and recovers 5.5 Kg Heroin.

Preliminary investigation reveals that accused Rinku @ Gandhi and his two associates remained in touch with… pic.twitter.com/IoMtTBDoJl

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 23, 2025

The arrested individuals, including Rinku @ Gandhi, have been found to have maintained links with foreign-based smugglers for the past three years. These smugglers were orchestrating the illegal trade of narcotics into India, with the help of Pakistan's ISI.

Bhagwant Mann's Punjab Government Cracks Down on Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

The operation, based on technical and intelligence inputs, has led to the registration of an FIR under the NDPS Act at PS Div No. 8, Jalandhar. Investigations are underway to trace both the backward and forward linkages in this transnational narcotic network.

The Punjab Police continues its committed fight against drug trafficking with an emphasis on breaking international smuggling rings and ensuring a drug-free Punjab under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's administration.

This crackdown reflects the Bhagwant Mann government's intensified war on drugs, a cornerstone of its governance agenda. Punjab, historically vulnerable to narco-trafficking due to its proximity to the international border, has seen a surge in intelligence-driven operations under Mann’s leadership.

The use of cutting-edge surveillance, tech-based tracking, and strong coordination between local and central enforcement agencies is proving effective in disrupting organized smuggling rings. Officials affirm that these operations not only intercept current trafficking attempts but also act as strong deterrents, ensuring that Punjab’s youth are protected from the scourge of addiction.