📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / J. P. Warburton (Ludhiana Police superintendent)
Crime
Ludhiana Police Arrest Two Drug and Arms Dealers, One With 200K Instagram Followers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:36 PM
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Ludhiana police have detained two suspects accused of trafficking drugs and firearms, and one of them boasts over 200,000 followers on Instagram.
Ludhiana police announced the arrest of two individuals suspected of running a drug and weapons trafficking network. The arrests were made during a coordinated operation in the city, and the suspects are now in police custody pending further investigation.
One of the arrested men is known for his large social media presence; his Instagram account lists more than 200,000 followers, a fact highlighted by investigators as a possible tool for recruitment and promotion of illicit activities.
Authorities said the seizure of the suspects will help disrupt the supply chain of narcotics and illegal arms in the region. The police have not disclosed additional details about the evidence or the next steps in the case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials indicated that further arrests could follow if more links to the network are uncovered.
One of the arrested men is known for his large social media presence; his Instagram account lists more than 200,000 followers, a fact highlighted by investigators as a possible tool for recruitment and promotion of illicit activities.
Authorities said the seizure of the suspects will help disrupt the supply chain of narcotics and illegal arms in the region. The police have not disclosed additional details about the evidence or the next steps in the case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials indicated that further arrests could follow if more links to the network are uncovered.