In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police on Friday busted an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-controlled, Pakistan-based narco-smuggling module with international links, arresting one operative and recovering 85 kg of heroin.
The module was allegedly being run by a UK-based handler, identified as Lalli, and operated in India by Amarjot Singh, also known as Jota Sandhu, a resident of Bhittewad village in Amritsar Rural. Singh was arrested in what the police described as the largest drug seizure in the state so far in 2025.
Announcing the development on social media, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated "In the biggest drug seizure of 2025, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border, ISI-controlled-Pakistan based narco-smuggling module operated by UK-based drug handler Lalli and arrests his India-based operative, Amarjot Singh @ Jota Sandhu, resident of Vill. Bhittewad, Amritsar Rural and recovers 85 Kg heroin.”
Yadav said Amarjot was receiving consignments from smugglers across the border and supplying drugs across Punjab. His residence served as a major stash point for the network, the police chief said.
DGP Yadav said an FIR has been registered and further investigations are ongoing to trace backward and forward linkages.
"We are actively pursuing leads and expect more arrests and recoveries in the coming days," he said.
Punjab Police remains unwavering in its war against drugs, "and such recoveries reaffirm our resolve to make Punjab drug-free", he said.
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