Chandigarh, Jan 29: Punjab Police on Thursday recovered over 42 kg of heroin along with four hand grenades and ammunition during an operation in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of two local residents.
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said Amritsar Rural Police, with the assistance of the Village Defence Committee (VDC), busted a major narco-arms consignment. The seizure included 42.983 kg heroin, four hand grenades, one Star Mark pistol, 46 live .30 bore cartridges and an abandoned motorcycle.
Following the recovery, police arrested two persons, both residents of Amritsar, in connection with the case, Yadav said in a post on X.
He added that further investigation is underway to trace absconding accused, verify the chain of possession and uncover the wider conspiracy behind the consignment. (Agencies)
