India News | BSF, Punjab Police Foil Smuggling Bid, Recover Pistol, Narcotic Substance Across International Border in Fazilka
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "During the search, troops recovered 2 packets of narcotic substances (Gross wt - 2.1 Kgs) and 1 Pistol (without magazine and ammunition) kept inside a waterproof bag, from a farming field," read an official release.
Punjab (Chandigarh) [India], May 18 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police recovered two packets of narcotic substances and one pistol kept inside a waterproof bag, from a farming field near the Fazilka border, stated an official release.
"During the search, troops recovered two packets of narcotic substances (Gross wt - 2.1 Kgs) and one pistol (without magazine and ammunition) kept inside a waterproof bag, from a farming field," read an official release.
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A search operation was launched on May 17, by BSF and Punjab Police teams during the morning hours on the outskirts of the bordering village - of Bamba Battu Hittar, Distt - Fazilka.
"BSF and Punjab Police are acting in tandem to curb the drug menace and attempts of smugglers/ anti-national elements along the Punjab border," read an official release.
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Further investigation is underway and details are awaited.
Earlier this month, on May 7, BSF seized over one kg of contraband in Amritsar's Daoke village. (ANI)
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