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Crime
41 grams of heroin seized from Faridkot jail, four inmates named
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:34 PM
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Punjab police recovered 41 g of heroin from Faridkot central jail and identified four prisoners linked to the narcotics haul.
Punjab police conducting a routine search at Faridkot central jail uncovered a concealed packet containing 41 grams of heroin. The narcotics were found hidden in a personal item belonging to an inmate during a cell inspection on Tuesday.
Investigators traced the drug to a small network operating within the prison and have named four prisoners as primary suspects. All four have been placed under strict surveillance and are likely to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The seizure underscores ongoing concerns about drug infiltration in correctional facilities across the state. Authorities have pledged to intensify monitoring and conduct further searches to prevent similar incidents.
No injuries were reported, and the seized heroin has been handed over to the forensic laboratory for further analysis.
Investigators traced the drug to a small network operating within the prison and have named four prisoners as primary suspects. All four have been placed under strict surveillance and are likely to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The seizure underscores ongoing concerns about drug infiltration in correctional facilities across the state. Authorities have pledged to intensify monitoring and conduct further searches to prevent similar incidents.
No injuries were reported, and the seized heroin has been handed over to the forensic laboratory for further analysis.