Hoshiarpur Police Arrest 4, Seize 9kg Heroin and 2 Pistols

Hoshiarpur police seized over 9kg of heroin and two foreign pistols. This is a major bust against a drug and arms network.
By Newsroom | Crime, Hoshiarpur |

Hoshiarpur Police on Monday announced the dismantling of a narcotics and illegal arms network, apprehending four individuals and seizing over nine kilograms of heroin, alongside two foreign-made pistols and 40 cartridges. The operation, described by police as a "major breakthrough," occurred in the Hoshiarpur district.

The haul included 9.925 kilograms of heroin. Authorities also confiscated two foreign-made pistols and eight magazines, in addition to 40 live cartridges. The arrests and seizures were detailed by the Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, via a post on the social media platform X.

Preliminary investigations suggest the arrested individuals served as local operatives for foreign-based gangsters involved in drug trafficking and the distribution of illegal weaponry. An FIR has been lodged at the Garhshankar police station within Hoshiarpur. Police state that ongoing inquiries aim to trace the full scope of the network, including its origins and distribution channels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who did Hoshiarpur police arrest and what did they find?
Hoshiarpur police arrested four people on Monday. They found 9.925 kilograms of heroin, two foreign-made pistols, eight magazines, and 40 live cartridges.
Q: What was the network involved in?
The arrested individuals were part of a network that dealt with drugs and illegal weapons, likely working for gangsters based outside India.
Q: What happens next with the investigation?
An official report has been filed, and police are continuing to investigate to find out where the drugs and weapons came from and how they were distributed.
Q: Where did the police operation take place?
The arrests and seizures happened in the Hoshiarpur district, with the FIR lodged at the Garhshankar police station.