Fazilka Police arrest 1,331 in drug crackdown, recover over 41 kg heroin

Fazilka Police said 1,331 people were arrested in 924 NDPS cases during an eight-month anti-drug campaign. The crackdown led to the recovery of over 41 kg heroin, more than 250 kg poppy husk, illegal weapons, drones and vehicles allegedly used in trafficking.

FAZILKA; 20 August 2026: Cracking down heavily on drug trafficking, Fazilka District Police has arrested 1,331 accused persons in 924 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act during the last eight months of the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign.

The sustained crackdown led to the recovery of 41.124 kg of heroin, 3.85 gm of crystal methamphetamine, 6.503 kg of opium, 42 gm of charas, 250.537 kg of poppy husk and 15,843 intoxicating capsules/tablets. A total of 38 vehicles used in drug trafficking have also been impounded.

On this, DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav stated, “In the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign, Fazilka Police has recorded significant success against drug trafficking and abuse. Alongside enforcement, due emphasis has also been laid on rehabilitation.........

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