Ludhiana, Jan. 9 -- The Sahnewal police have caught a minor after seized 5-gm heroin and two pistol magazines from his possession during a routine patrol in the city. A case has been registered against the juvenile under the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, while further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain.

According to investigating officer Iqbal Singh, a police team was patrolling the 33 futta road when they noticed a boy riding a motorcycle under suspicious circumstances. The minor was stopped and a search led to the recovery of heroin and two pistol magazines.

During questioning, carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, the minor revealed that h...