Drug peddler held with 265 gm heroin in Ludhiana
Police officials said ASI Sukhdev Singh, along with his colleagues, was present at the bus stand in Khandur village for patrolling and was checking suspicious men. They added that around 4.15pm, the police received a tip-off that the accused was involved in selling heroin outside the bus stand in Dhapai village.
Acting on it, the police party raided the spot and apprehended the accused with the heroin consignment. They added that the police booked the accused under sections of the NDPS Act at Jodhan police station.
Police sources said they are trying to determine where the accused obtained the drug consignment and to whom it was intended. They added that records are being checked to verify any prior criminal history.
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