ACCUSED BCA PASSED AND HAILS FROM JALALABAD (FAZILKA) BORDER DISTRICT IN PUNJAB, POLICE ALSO RECOVERED 15 LAKH DRUG MONEY, REMANDED TO POLICE CUSTODY FOR 4 DAYS
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In a major crackdown under the Haryana Government’s “Drug-Free Haryana” campaign, the Panchkula Police have dismantled an international drug trafficking network and made the largest-ever heroin recovery in the district’s history.
The accused identified as 23-year-old Lovjot Singh, a BCA graduate from Jalalabad (Fazilka, Punjab) and recovered 3.89 kg heroin and ₹15 lakh drug money. The estimated value was over ₹6 crore in the international market.
Police said, the accused was arrested Near Kundi village, Sector-20, Panchkula. The operation was carried by Inspector Dalip Singh of crime Branch Sector 26 Panchkula. The accused was planning to distribute the drug in Tricity area.
Investigations revealed that the accused was operating from Chandigarh, using it as a base to spread drugs across the Tricity region (Panchkula, Chandigarh, Mohali). His plan was to distribute over 3 kg of heroin within just 7 days, which the police successfully foiled.
During interrogation, Lovjot Singh confessed that, the heroin consignment was sourced directly from the Pakistan border as he hails from border district. He was part of a larger international supply chain
Police suspect involvement of multiple other traffickers, who are likely to be arrested soon.
Chain of Arrests Led to Breakthrough
This major bust is linked to earlier arrests:
April 3: Sahil (from Dera Bassi) caught with 310 grams heroin near Raipur Rani. Sahil revealed supplier Satnam Singh.
April 5: Satnam Singh arrested, who named Lovjot Singh, the main supplier.
Police registered FIR under the NDPS Act at Sector-20 Police Station and produced the accused in a court on Monday, where he was remanded to police custody for 4 days.
DCP Crime & Traffic Amarinder Singh , said, this is Second-largest heroin seizure in Haryana in Panchkula.
Police Commissioner Shivash Kabiraj (ADGP) issued a stern warning:
“This is not just a seizure but a strong blow to a cross-border drug network. We are committed to eliminating drugs from society and will ensure every person involved is brought to justice.”