40 Kg Heroin Seized in Major Narco-Smuggling Bust; Six Arrested in Bathinda
Babushahi Bureau
Bathinda, July 8, 2025 –
In a major success against trans-border narco-smuggling, Bathinda Police has recovered 40 kilograms of heroin and apprehended six key drug traffickers linked to an international cartel, as per Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav.
In a post shared on social media, DGP Yadav stated that the operation was being coordinated by a foreign-based smuggler. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the heroin consignment was sent by Pakistan-based handlers for further distribution within Punjab.
“This is a significant breakthrough in our fight against drug trafficking. Bathinda Police has done commendable work in unearthing this network,” said DGP Yadav.
He added that investigations are underway to expose the entire drug supply chain, including its international and cross-border linkages. Further arrests and recoveries are expected as the probe progresses.