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Crime
Two suspects nabbed with 4.5 kg of opium in Bathinda, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM
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Punjab police arrested two individuals in Bathinda after seizing about 4.5 kg of opium, according to local reports.
Police in Bathinda, Punjab, detained two suspects after uncovering a cache of roughly 4.5 kilograms of opium during a routine anti‑drug operation. The seizure was reported by local media and confirmed by law‑enforcement officials.
The individuals were taken into custody at the scene and are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Investigators are reportedly examining the source of the narcotics and any possible links to larger trafficking networks.
Authorities emphasized that the bust underscores ongoing efforts to curb drug smuggling in the state. Further details, including the suspects' identities and the outcome of judicial proceedings, will be released as the case progresses.
The incident was highlighted in Amar Ujala’s Ludhiana edition, reflecting heightened public concern over narcotics circulation in the region.
The individuals were taken into custody at the scene and are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Investigators are reportedly examining the source of the narcotics and any possible links to larger trafficking networks.
Authorities emphasized that the bust underscores ongoing efforts to curb drug smuggling in the state. Further details, including the suspects' identities and the outcome of judicial proceedings, will be released as the case progresses.
The incident was highlighted in Amar Ujala’s Ludhiana edition, reflecting heightened public concern over narcotics circulation in the region.