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BSF, Punjab Police Foil Major Smuggling Bid, Seize Heroin & 21 Pistols

A coordinated operation by Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence and the Border Security Force successfully thwarted a major cross-border smuggling attempt along the Fazilka district border. The forces recovered 2.1 kilograms of heroin and 21 sophisticated pistols along with ammunition after Pakistani smugglers attempted to exploit night and fog conditions. Alert BSF troops fired rounds to prevent the breach, leading to a joint search and recovery operation based on reliable intelligence. An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway to trace local contacts and unravel the smuggling network.

Key Points: BSF, Punjab Police Seize Heroin, 21 Pistols in Cross-Border Op

  • Foiled cross-border smuggling attempt
  • Seized 2.1 kg heroin
  • Recovered 21 sophisticated pistols
  • Joint BSF-Punjab Police operation
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BSF, Punjab Police foil cross-border smuggling attempt; seize heroin, 21 pistols

Joint operation foils smuggling attempt from Pakistan, recovering 2.1 kg heroin, 21 sophisticated pistols, and ammunition in Punjab's Fazilka district.

"Alert BSF troops fired several rounds to prevent the breach - DGP Gaurav Yadav"

Chandigarh, Jan 29

In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence Faridkot, in coordination with the Border Security Force, has foiled a major cross-border smuggling attempt along the international border in Fazilka district and recovered 2.1 kg heroin and 21 sophisticated pistols along with ammunition, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

The recovered arms and ammunition include 11 Glock pistols with 22 magazines, one Beretta pistol with one magazine, five Zigana pistols along with 10 magazines, three Norinco pistols with five magazines, one Ghaffar Security pistol (MP-5 type) along with one magazine, and 310 cartridges (9MM).

DGP Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that Pakistan-based smugglers crossed the zero line and operated close to the border fence, attempting to exploit night conditions and dense fog to push arms and narcotics into Indian territory.

Alert BSF troops fired several rounds to prevent the breach, followed by a thorough joint search operation leading to the recovery, the DGP said.

Sharing operational details, Assistant Inspector General Gursewak Singh Brar said that, acting on reliable inputs, police teams, along with the BSF, planned a special ambush on early Thursday. He said the plan was executed as a joint secret operation in the area of Teja Ruhela village in Fazilka, where Pakistani smugglers attempted to push the consignment, and the BSF deployed troops responded promptly and successfully thwarted the attempt.

The operation resulted in a substantial recovery of arms and ammunition and narcotics from the spot, he said.

Assistant Inspector General said that further investigation is underway to trace the local smuggler to unravel the entire network.

A first information report (FIR) has been registered under Section 21-C and 29 of the NDPS Act and Section 25 of the Arms Act in Fazilka.

The DGP said the Punjab Police remain firmly committed to maintaining strict vigilance and enforcing zero tolerance against cross-border crimes to safeguard the state's security.

- IANS

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Sarah B
This is terrifying. 21 pistols and heroin? This isn't just smuggling, it's an attempt to fuel violence and addiction. My heart goes out to the families in border villages who live with this constant threat. Stay safe, everyone.
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Arjun K
The real challenge is to catch the local network. The Pakistani smugglers cross and run back, but who is receiving this stuff here? The police must crack down hard on the domestic handlers. Good start, but the job is only half done.
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Priyanka N
While I appreciate the successful operation, I have a respectful criticism. We hear about these seizures regularly, but the flow doesn't seem to stop. Are our policies and border security strategies effective enough in the long term? We need a permanent solution.
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Vikram M
Glock, Beretta, Norinco... sophisticated weapons. This shows the planning from the other side. Thank God for the alertness of our forces. Dense fog and night time - they really tried their best. Our boys were better. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
This is why we must fully support our security forces. They are the wall between us and chaos. Imagine if these pistols and drugs had reached our cities. The police and BSF deserve all the accolades and better resources.

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