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Punjab: Smuggling network busted in Ferozepur: Police apprehend 4; seize 10kg narcotics, drone
Punjab: Smuggling network busted in Ferozepur: Police apprehend 4; seize 10kg narcotics, drone

Hindustan Times

time18-07-2025

  • Hindustan Times

Punjab: Smuggling network busted in Ferozepur: Police apprehend 4; seize 10kg narcotics, drone

The Ferozepur Police have registered four separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arresting four individuals and seizing nearly 10 kilograms of narcotics, a foreign-made drone, and other incriminating items. Ferozepur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu during a press conference after the seizure on Thursday. (HT) Ferozepur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said the operations were carried out over the past few days in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), leading to significant recoveries and disrupting cross-border smuggling activity. The police recovered a total of 9.593 kg of heroin, 2 kg of opium, a foreign-made drone equipped with two remote controls, three mobile phones, a computerised weighing scale, a motorcycle and a Maruti Swift car. One of the major seizures occurred near border outpost Shamskee in the Hussainiwala sector, where BSF personnel and police recovered 7.67 kg of heroin. A case has been registered against unknown persons in connection with the recovery. In another joint operation with the BSF, police arrested Jaswinder Singh (21), a resident of Fateh Wala alias Jallo Ke, who was found in possession of 1.407 kg of heroin and a foreign-made drone fitted with dual remote controls — indicating its suspected use in cross-border smuggling operations. Further investigation based on Jaswinder's arrest led to the apprehension of Krishan Singh alias Lala and Varinder Singh, who were found with 509 grams of heroin, multiple mobile phones, a weighing scale, and a motorcycle. In a separate incident, Karandeep Singh alias Karan (24) was nabbed near the Zira-Talwandi t-point, carrying 2 kg of opium, an iPhone, and a Swift car. Juvenile detained with weapon In a parallel operation under the Arms Act, police arrested a 17-year-old boy named Harsh, a resident of Kothi Saiyaan Wala, recovering a country-made pistol along with a magazine from his possession. Preliminary investigation suggests he may have intended to use the firearm for criminal activity. Police further revealed that Krishan Singh alias Lala had previously been arrested in March 2025 in an NDPS case involving 51 grams of heroin, highlighting his continued involvement in the illicit drug trade.

BDPO faces pay cut, disciplinary action over repeated non-compliance of info panel's orders
BDPO faces pay cut, disciplinary action over repeated non-compliance of info panel's orders

Time of India

time08-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

BDPO faces pay cut, disciplinary action over repeated non-compliance of info panel's orders

1 2 Chandigarh: Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) has recommended strict disciplinary action and salary deduction against a block development and panchayat officer (BDPO)-cum-public information officer (PIO) for repeatedly ignoring commission directives under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 and bailable warrants. State Information Commissioner (SIC) Dr Bhupinder Batth issued the directions during a hearing on an appeal filed by a resident of Patiala. The appellant was awaiting information since Dec 14, 2022, despite multiple hearings and official notices spanning over two years. During the initial hearing on Dec 14, 2022, the respondent sought time to furnish the requested information. The matter was adjourned to March 28, 2023, when another delay was sought. On April 24, 2023, a show-cause notice was issued to the PIO, and the case was further deferred to May 29, 2023. When the PIO, Krishan Singh, failed to appear on May 29, the commission imposed a penalty of Rs 25,000 and issued bailable warrants against him. Despite this, he remained absent on July 18, Aug 16, and Sept 20, 2023. After the retirement of former SIC Maninder Singh Patti, the case was reallocated to SIC Dr Bhupinder Batth, with the next hearing scheduled for Jan 29, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo On that day, the appellant was unable to attend due to his wife's illness, but panchayat secretary Jarnail Singh appeared on behalf of the respondent. He informed the commission that Krishan Singh is now posted as BDPO, Chogawan, Amritsar. The commission directed both Krishan Singh and the present PIO of BDPO, Patran, to appear with point-wise replies. However, neither officer appeared, nor did they inform the commission of their absence. The appellant reiterated that no information was provided to him to date. The commission, upon reviewing the case file, noted that despite repeated notices and hearing orders, Krishan Singh consistently failed to comply. Moreover, the Rs 25,000 penalty imposed over a year ago remains unpaid, underscoring, as the commission observed, a "complete lack of regard for the RTI regime." Taking serious note of what it called a "deliberate and disrespectful" dereliction of duty, the commission recommended disciplinary action under Section 20(2) of the RTI Act, 2005 against Krishan Singh, now BDPO, Chogawan. The order was forwarded to financial commissioner, rural development and panchayats, with directions to ensure recovery of the Rs 25,000 penalty by deducting it from Krishan Singh's salary. They were instructed to initiate strict disciplinary proceedings under applicable service rules and submit an action taken report within 30 days of receiving the order. In addition, the commission granted a final opportunity to the current PIO (BDPO, Patran, Patiala) to appear before the commission on the next date of hearing with the complete information. Failing this, action under Section 20(1) of the RTI Act will be initiated. The case has been listed for further hearing on Oct 14. MSID:: 122319348 413 |

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