Ludhiana, May 21 -- The Ludhiana rural police arrested a notorious drug smuggling kingpin, Roshan Singh, following an encounter in the Jagraon sub-division early on Tuesday morning.

Singh, a resident of Wara Bhai Ka village in Ferozepur district, was intercepted by police near Chuharchak village while en route to deliver a consignment.

Police have recovered a licensed revolver with its number scratched off, a country-made pistol, seven live bullets and a high-end motorcycle. Authorities suspect the revolver may have been stolen or snatched.

Singh, who is currently facing trial in over 15 criminal cases, including two for murder, has a long history of criminal activity. He is also charged with armed robbery and possession of illegal wea...