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Ludhiana: Police team attacked during drug case probe in Ladhowal, four booked
A police team in Ludhiana was attacked while probing alleged drug trafficking in Razapur village on May 8, 2026. Four residents of Razapur were booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and raids to arrest them were ongoing as of May 9. The incident followed a prior attack on April 29, 2026, during a routine police check.
Why It Matters
The events underscore the dangers faced by police during drug enforcement operations and ongoing attempts to curb drug trafficking in Ludhiana.
Timeline
3 Events
May 9, 2026: Raids to arrest accused ongoing, says investigating officer
May 9, 2026
Assistant sub-inspector Bikramjit Singh, who is investigating the case, said raids are being conducted to arrest the accused.
May 8, 2026: Police team attacked in Razapur during drug-probe; four booked
May 8, 2026
Officials reached Razapur village to investigate complaints received through the Safe Punjab portal against Manjit Singh, a suspected drug peddler. When questioning him, Manjit Singh allegedly became aggressive and called his family to the spot. The team was assaulted with bricks and sharp-edged weapons; constable Sandeep Kumar was injured. Four persons—Manjit Singh, Harjot Singh, Kulwinder Kaur, and Lalo Bai, all residents of Razapur village—were booked under sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), 221, 132, 3(5) (common intention), and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Kulwinder Kaur allegedly picked up a brick and hurled it at the constable.
April 29, 2026: Scooter-borne attackers assault policeman during routine check on Budhewal Road
April 29, 2026
During a routine vehicle check on Budhewal Road, scooter-borne men allegedly attacked a policeman with sharp-edged weapons. One police personnel sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized, and the accused were later arrested.