Opium Seized from Bailiff Returning to Jail from Ludhiana Court

Police officers in Ludhiana seized a quantity of opium from a bailiff who was on his way back to the jail after visiting the court premises. The bailiff, who had been assigned to escort court documents, was stopped by the police at the court compound. Upon inspection, authorities found the drug concealed in his personal belongings.
The seized opium is under investigation and the bailiff faces potential charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The incident underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb drug trafficking in the region.
The Ludhiana Police Department has announced that it will cooperate with the judicial authorities to determine the source of the drugs and to identify any accomplices involved in the supply chain.