Bathinda Police Arrest Minor in Drug Trafficking Sting

On a recent day, Bathinda police carried out a targeted sting operation aimed at curbing drug trafficking involving minors. The operation led to the arrest of a minor, whose identity has not been disclosed, who was discovered transporting a substantial quantity of drugs on his shoulder, locally referred to as "chitte." This arrest marked the third phase of a planned crackdown, with the minor attempting to evade capture by moving to a third location before being apprehended. Authorities have indicated that the motive behind the trafficking was a ₹3,000 bribe, highlighting the growing trend of using minors in drug smuggling networks.