Gaggal Police Make Significant Drug Bust, Arrest Two Youths

In a significant operation, Gaggal Police arrested two youths for drug trafficking after discovering 5.97 grams of heroin during a vehicle check. The suspects, identified as residents of Punjab, were apprehended near the Shani Dev Temple. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and the investigation is ongoing. This operation highlights the police's commitment to combating narcotics in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 26, 2026, 17:17 IST

Police Operation Leads to Drug Arrests

Rajkumar Choudhary
Gaggal

In a significant development in the fight against drug trafficking, authorities in Gaggal apprehended two young men found in possession of 5.97 grams of chitta (heroin) during a routine vehicle inspection.

According to Station House Officer Udham Singh Rajput, the police were conducting checks on June 25, 2026, near the Shani Dev Temple in Kuthman. When a motorcycle registered in Punjab (PB06‑BJ6542) was ordered to stop, the rider attempted to evade the police but was quickly intercepted.

Upon searching the individuals, identified as Harpal Singh, son of Atma Singh, and Jaspal Singh, both hailing from Village Chaura Wajwa in Tehsil Dera Baba Nanak, District Gurdaspur, Punjab, the officers discovered the heroin.

A case has been filed against the suspects under FIR No. 63/26 dated 25/06/26, invoking Sections 21, 25, and 29 of the NDPS Act at the Gaggal Police Station. The investigation is ongoing, and SHO Rajput emphasized that the police's efforts to combat narcotics will persist vigorously.