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Ferozepur: Woman, her minor son among 4 nabbed; 7.858 kg heroin recovered
Punjab police dismantled a drug trafficking network along the India-Pakistan border, arresting four people (including a juvenile) and recovering 7.858 kg of heroin. The arrests followed a tip-off and subsequent searches at multiple locations.
Why It Matters
The operation highlights active cross-border drug trafficking networks and the involvement of a minor in drug distribution, prompting ongoing law enforcement focus in Punjab's border belt.
Timeline
3 Events
Raid at Santosh Rani's residence leads to further seizure; juvenile detained
May 14, 2026
Further investigation led police to Santosh Rani and her juvenile son from Sodhe Wala village. A raid at their residence recovered 2.151 kg heroin and a mobile phone. Santosh Rani was arrested, while the juvenile was detained under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Robin Kumar's disclosure leads to search at residence; 4.171 kg heroin recovered
May 14, 2026
During interrogation, Robin Kumar disclosed that additional contraband was concealed at his residence. A subsequent search led to the recovery of 4.171 kg heroin, taking the total seizure to 5.707 kg.
Arrest of Akashdeep and Robin Kumar at checkpoint near Ghall Khurd bus stand
May 14, 2026
Police teams at a checkpoint near Ghall Khurd bus stand received information about two suspects, Akashdeep (alias Akash) of Betu Kadim village and Robin Kumar of Panje Ke Uttar village, who were allegedly waiting to deliver a heroin consignment. They were apprehended, with 1.536 kg of heroin and two mobile phones recovered.