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Crime
Punjab Drug Dept Seizes Multi‑Lakh Narcotics from Katra Sher Singh Market, Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 11:01 PM
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Drug inspectors in Punjab seized narcotics worth several lakhs from the Katra Sher Singh market in Amritsar and said strict action will be taken against the sellers.
Punjab's drug enforcement team, led by inspector Sukhdeep Singh, conducted a raid at the Katra Sher Singh market in Amritsar and confiscated narcotic substances valued at multiple lakhs. The seized items included a variety of illegal drugs commonly trafficked in the region.
The operation was part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the state, and officials emphasized that those responsible will face stringent legal action.
Inspector Singh also announced plans to convene a meeting with the local chemist association and market shopkeepers to discuss preventive measures and ensure tighter monitoring of pharmaceutical supplies.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact quantity of the seized drugs, but the financial worth underscores the scale of the illicit trade in the area. The seizure aims to send a clear deterrent signal to drug networks operating in Punjab.
The operation was part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the state, and officials emphasized that those responsible will face stringent legal action.
Inspector Singh also announced plans to convene a meeting with the local chemist association and market shopkeepers to discuss preventive measures and ensure tighter monitoring of pharmaceutical supplies.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact quantity of the seized drugs, but the financial worth underscores the scale of the illicit trade in the area. The seizure aims to send a clear deterrent signal to drug networks operating in Punjab.