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Police SWAT Team Attacked in Anti‑Drug Raid in Gandhi Nagar, Kurukshetra; ASI Injured
✍️ TOI City
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:39 AM
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A police anti‑drug operation in Gandhi Nagar, Kurukshetra was met with violent resistance, leaving ASI Raj Kumar wounded by a sharp object.
On Saturday, a police anti‑drug raid in Gandhi Nagar, Kurukshetra turned violent when individuals suspected of drug trafficking confronted the team. The officers, part of a SWAT unit, reported being threatened and physically assaulted during the operation.
According to the police, the assailants used a sharp object to strike Assistant Sub‑Inspector Raj Kumar, causing injuries that required medical attention. The incident halted the raid temporarily as officers secured the area and provided first aid.
Kurukshetra police officials have announced that they will pursue strict legal action against anyone involved in the attack or who obstructs future anti‑drug operations. The department emphasized its commitment to curbing drug trafficking in the region.
No arrests have been reported yet, and the investigation is ongoing to identify the perpetrators and recover any seized narcotics.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in confronting organized drug networks in Haryana.
According to the police, the assailants used a sharp object to strike Assistant Sub‑Inspector Raj Kumar, causing injuries that required medical attention. The incident halted the raid temporarily as officers secured the area and provided first aid.
Kurukshetra police officials have announced that they will pursue strict legal action against anyone involved in the attack or who obstructs future anti‑drug operations. The department emphasized its commitment to curbing drug trafficking in the region.
No arrests have been reported yet, and the investigation is ongoing to identify the perpetrators and recover any seized narcotics.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in confronting organized drug networks in Haryana.