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Crime
Punjab Police Bust Drug Hotspot in Jalandhar, Arrest 16 Suspects
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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Police in Jalandhar carried out a raid on a known drug hotspot, detaining sixteen individuals suspected of involvement in narcotics trade.
Punjab police launched a targeted operation at a drug hotspot in Jalandhar, resulting in the arrest of sixteen people suspected of dealing in illegal narcotics. The raid was part of an ongoing effort to curb drug trafficking in the region. Authorities confirmed that all sixteen individuals were taken into custody and will face further investigation. The police have not disclosed additional details about the seized substances or the identities of the arrested persons at this stage. The operation underscores the state's commitment to tackling the drug menace affecting youth and communities across Punjab.
The crackdown was carried out by a team of senior officers and field personnel who acted on intelligence inputs about the location. Following standard procedure, the suspects were booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Their statements are expected to be recorded in the coming days as the investigation proceeds.
Local officials have urged residents to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity related to drug trade. The police have reiterated that they will continue to monitor and dismantle such networks to ensure public safety.
The crackdown was carried out by a team of senior officers and field personnel who acted on intelligence inputs about the location. Following standard procedure, the suspects were booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Their statements are expected to be recorded in the coming days as the investigation proceeds.
Local officials have urged residents to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity related to drug trade. The police have reiterated that they will continue to monitor and dismantle such networks to ensure public safety.