Tarn Taran, OCT 14: An active-duty Punjab Police constable stationed with the force’s anti-drone division fell into custody after federal investigators intercepted a large consignment of illicit substances in Tarn Taran. According to internal reports, the Narcotics Control Bureau recovered fifteen kilograms of heroin from constable Karandeep Singh, leading to intensive interrogations aimed at dismantling an alleged regional drug syndicate. The arrest coincides with a period of intense public scrutiny across the state regarding law enforcement integrity and local security measures following recent violent episodes in the region.
The specialized anti-drone infrastructure was originally introduced to counter cross-border trafficking activities and support border protection units across sensitive districts. Investigators maintained that comprehensive inquiries are currently under way to trace the origin and destination of the confiscated narcotics, while state police leadership continues to evaluate the broader implications of the arrest.
