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Crime
Two suspects seized with pistol and heroin in Ludhiana police raid
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 10:48 PM
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Punjab police in Ludhiana arrested two individuals found carrying a firearm and heroin, according to Amar Ujala.
Punjab police announced the arrest of two suspects during a recent operation in Ludhiana. The individuals were detained after officers discovered a loaded pistol and a quantity of heroin in their possession.
The seized firearm was reported to be a standard-issue handgun, while the narcotic material was identified as heroin by forensic experts.
Authorities have opened a criminal investigation, stating that the suspects could face charges under the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police officials declined to disclose further details pending formal statements from the investigative agency.
The seized firearm was reported to be a standard-issue handgun, while the narcotic material was identified as heroin by forensic experts.
Authorities have opened a criminal investigation, stating that the suspects could face charges under the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police officials declined to disclose further details pending formal statements from the investigative agency.