AMRITSAR, Jan. 29 -- A village defence committee (VDC) assisted the Amritsar rural police in intercepting a cache of narcotics and weapons at Othian village in Rajasansi assembly segment on Thursday, resulting in the recovery of 42.9kg of heroin, four hand-grenades and a pistol, police officials said.

The consignment was dumped by two bike-borne persons after they were intercepted by the VDC network with the help of police teams, the official added.

In a post on X, Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said, "Amritsar rural police busted the narco-arms consignment with the help of VDC. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of two persons, both residents of Amritsar. Further investigation is underway, verify the chain...