BSF's major action on Punjab border, drone, heroin and pistol recovered

The Border Security Force (BSF) has recovered suspicious material from three different places near the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab. These include a drone, about 550 grams of heroin and a pistol frame. While this action was taken in Ferozepur, Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts.

These recoveries were made in Ferozepur, Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts. BSF and Punjab Police conducted a joint search operation and took this action. Security agencies are investigating the matter.

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Pistol frame and magazine found

BSF jawans recovered a suspicious package in a field adjacent to the international border near Lakha Singh Wala village in Ferozepur district. It contained a pistol frame (without slide) and two magazines. There have been suspicions of arms smuggling in this area earlier as well.

550 grams of heroin seized

A search operation was conducted in Mahawa village of Amritsar district based on secret information. A packet wrapped in white cloth was recovered from here, which contained about 550 grams of heroin. Two shining strips and an improvised loop were also attached to the packet, which suggests that it may have been dropped from a drone.

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Drone recovered

Meanwhile in a joint search operation of BSF and Punjab Police in Mehdipur village of Tarn Taran district. In this, a drone was recovered from a field. There is a suspicion of smuggling of drugs and weapons using drones.

Investigation continues

A detailed investigation of the case is being conducted by BSF and Punjab Police. The drone and other recovered items have been sent for forensic examination, so that where they came from and their network can be traced. The increasing incidents of smuggling on the border remain a matter of concern for the security agencies.