Khanna Police bust drug & arms smuggling network, arrest 11
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Ludhiana: In a significant crackdown on
organized crime
,
Khanna police
have arrested eleven individuals—including two women—in connection with a heroin and illegal
arms trafficking
network operating across multiple states. The arrests led to seizure of narcotics, weapons, vehicles, and substantial drug money. The accused were identified as Jagpreet Singh alias Jagga and Gursewak Singh of Sherpur Taiba, Dharamkot; Tanu from Bhinder Kalan, Dharamkot, Jagrup Singh and Jass Singh of Jogewala, Ferozepur; Hardeep Singh of Ghall Khurd, Ferozepur, Lovepreet Singh of Daukke, Amritsar, Gurlal Singh of Karnal, Haryana, Vanshika Thakur alias Mehak from Dehradun but currently residing in Kharar; Mohammad Yasin from Atwa Kura, Sambhal, UP; Prakash Gupta from Deoria, UP, residing in Kharar.
Police seized 10 grams of heroin, an illegal country-made .32 bore pistol with magazine, a black Toyota Fortuner and a Swift car and Rs 2 lakh cash from the accused.
How the Operation Unfolded
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According to Khanna SSP Dr Jyoti Yadav, the arrests began on April 25 when sub-inspector Nitish Kumar and his team intercepted a Fortuner at a routine checkpoint near Heedon Police Post. Inside were four men—Jagpreet, Gursewak, Jagrup, and Jass Singh. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of heroin hidden in the dashboard.
Following the arrest, Jagpreet Singh led police to an illegal firearm, prompting the addition of Arms Act charges. During interrogation, he confessed to running a heroin and arms distribution network and named several accomplices.
Digital Trail and Financial Links
Police revealed that the accused used Indian and foreign WhatsApp numbers to coordinate drug pickups and deliveries. Jagpreet Singh operated the network from rented flats in Kharar, where his associates—including Tanu, Vanshika, Prakash, and Mohammad Yasin—executed deliveries and collections.
"Payments were made via Google Pay and deposited into Tanu's bank accounts," police said. "Bank statements showed monthly transactions between ₹5 lakh and ₹9 lakh, confirming the financial link to drug trafficking."
Jagpreet also maintained contact with jailed individuals who used WhatsApp to relay delivery instructions. He frequently sourced drugs from Lovepreet Singh and coordinated pickups at designated locations.
Among the accused, Tanu is reportedly a law student. Jagpreet, currently lodged in Faridkot Jail, continued to operate the network with the help of Hardeep Singh and Gurlal Singh.
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