Ferozepur, Mar 2 (PTI) A man was apprehended with more than 2 kg of heroin following an exchange of fire with police here on Sunday, said officials.

Police seized 2.11 kg of heroin from the accused, identified as Baljinder Singh, they said.

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The police, acting on a tip-off, set up a checkpoint on Faridkot Road. When Baljinder Singh was signalled to stop his car, he tried to run the personnel over, Senior Superintendent of Police Bhupinder Singh said.

The police personnel gave chase and Baljinder opened fire at them. In retaliatory fire, the accused sustained a bullet injury, officials said.

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He was admitted to a hospital in Faridkot, they said.

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