In a decisive operation, Punjab Police’s Amritsar Commissionerate has dismantled a trans-border narcotics and arms smuggling network, seizing 8.27 kg of heroin, six kg of opium, 13.1 kg of chemical precursors, and four firearms, including a sophisticated Glock 9 mm pistol with 17 cartridges. Two individuals, Aditya Pratap alias Kaka (23) and Shambhu Kabir (35), were arrested during the operation. 

Lauding the efforts of the police team, the state Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav described the arrests as a critical step in the state’s ongoing war against drug trafficking and organized crime. He highlighted that both suspects have a history of criminal activities, including cases under the NDPS Act and Arms Act, with Shambhu Kabir also being wanted in a murder case. The operation, Yadav said, underscored the Punjab Police’s unwavering commitment to cracking down on such networks. 

Amritsar Commissioner of Police (CP) Gurpreet Singh Bhullar detailed the operation’s execution. Acting on credible intelligence, police teams from Police Station Islamabad intercepted Aditya alias Kaka at Band Bhatha in Prem Nagar Road, Amritsar. Two pistols — .32 and .30 bore — and 13 live cartridges were recovered from him. 

Further investigations revealed the involvement of Shambhu Kabir, prompting a swift operation to apprehend him. Kabir was arrested near Guru Ki Wadali Road, Amritsar. His disclosure led to the recovery of 275 g of heroin, 11.1 kg of chemicals used to mix with heroin, and a .32 bore pistol. 

Subsequent questioning of Kaka unveiled additional caches, including two parcels containing five kg and three kg of heroin, two kg of chemical precursors, six kg of opium, and a Glock pistol. CP Bhullar noted that this seizure highlights the cartel’s sophisticated operations and the urgency to disrupt such networks. 

Police have registered three FIRs at Police Station Islamabad under the Arms Act and the NDPS Act against the accused. Bhullar stated that more arrests and recoveries are expected as the investigation progresses. 

Meanwhile, three separate cases have been registered, under section 25 of the Arms Act, sections 18 and 21-C of the NDPS Act and section 25 of the Arms Act; and section 21-C of the NDPS Act.