8 Arrested in Amritsar as Police Bust Three Drug and Illegal Arms Supply Networks

NewsDesk7 | Amritsar | September 15, 2026: The Amritsar Commissionerate Police said it has dismantled three alleged drug and illegal arms supply networks, arresting eight people and recovering 9.549 kg of heroin, 5.459 kg of opium and an illegal .30-bore pistol in separate operations.
According to police, preliminary investigations indicate that the accused were allegedly connected with foreign-based smugglers and were receiving consignments of narcotics and illegal weapons through drones before distributing them locally. Police said further investigation is underway to establish the wider network and identify additional suspects.
Three Operations Lead to Eight Arrests
Police Commissioner Amritsar Harmanbir Singh Gill gave details of three separate operations.
In the first case, police arrested Rajinder Singh after allegedly recovering a .30-bore pistol. During the investigation, his associate Vinay was arrested, and police said 4.2 kg of opium was recovered from him. Following Vinay's disclosure, Pradeep Singh was arrested and another 1.2 kg of opium was seized.
Police also said approximately ₹62 lakh held in bank accounts belonging to Pradeep Singh and his wife was frozen as part of the investigation.
7 Kg Heroin Recovery in Second Operation
In the second operation, police arrested Karan Singh alias Karan and reported the recovery of 7 kg of heroin.
Investigators subsequently arrested his alleged associates Navneet Singh alias Keeda and Jashandeep Singh alias Dhuni, according to the police account.
Third Operation Uncovers More Heroin
The third operation resulted in the arrest of Baljinder Singh and Amrit Pal Singh alias Amrit.
Police reported recovering another 2.5 kg of heroin and a motorcycle from the two accused.
Eight Accused Identified
Police identified the eight arrested individuals as:
- Rajinder Singh, 27
- Vinay, 26
- Pradeep Singh, 37
- Karan Singh alias Karan, 24
- Navneet Singh alias Keeda, 18
- Jashandeep Singh alias Dhuni, 19
- Baljinder Singh, 37
- Amrit Pal Singh alias Amrit, 25
Police reports said all were residents of Amritsar or the Amritsar Rural area. punjabpage.com
Police Probe Alleged Drone-Based Supply Route
The preliminary investigation, according to Punjab Police, points to alleged links with smugglers operating from outside India. Police said the accused were allegedly receiving heroin, opium and illegal arms through drones for onward distribution.
Investigators are now examining the alleged supply chain, including who arranged the consignments, where they were received and who was responsible for moving them onward.
Three FIRs Registered
Police said three separate FIRs were registered at Cantonment, A-Division and Chheharta police stations in Amritsar under provisions of the NDPS Act and Arms Act. p
The investigation is continuing to establish the alleged backward and forward links of the networks and identify other people who may have been involved.
Investigation Continues
The seizures and arrests form part of an ongoing investigation into alleged organised narcotics and illegal arms trafficking in the Amritsar region.
While police have described the operations as a significant breakthrough, the allegations against the arrested individuals remain subject to the investigation and judicial process.
Key Highlights
- Eight people arrested
- 9.549 kg heroin recovered
- 5.459 kg opium recovered
- One illegal .30-bore pistol seized
- ₹62 lakh in bank accounts frozen, according to police
- Three separate operations conducted
- Police allege foreign-based smuggler links and drone-based consignments
- Three FIRs registered in Amritsar
- Probe underway to identify additional links and suspects