Punjab Police Nabs Drug Inspector in Major Anti-Narcotics Operation

The Punjab Police's ANTF arrested a drug inspector for alleged drug smuggling and money laundering. This comes after freezing 24 bank accounts linked to him. The operation also uncovered substantial assets, including cash, gold, and properties. Further investigations are ongoing.

In a significant crackdown on drug operations, the Punjab Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has apprehended a drug inspector accused of facilitating drug smuggling and laundering money through benami accounts. The arrest follows the freezing of 24 bank accounts totaling Rs 7.09 crores.

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav highlighted the use of advanced surveillance and human intelligence that led to the arrest of Shishan Mittal in SAS Nagar. Mittal allegedly maintained contact with incarcerated drug smugglers and frequently traveled abroad without government approval.

Special DGP Kuldeep Singh revealed that the ANTF recovered significant assets including Rs 1.49 crores in cash, 260 grams of gold, and foreign currency. Real estate assets worth several crores were also identified. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with further investigations ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)