Amritsar, Feb. 5 -- Punjab government's anti-drone technology, 'Baaz Akh', helped Tarn Taran police and Border Security Force (BSF) track and neutralise a drug-carrying drone, leading to the recovery of 3.9kg of heroin from the agricultural fields of Border Outpost (BOP), Kaalian, officials said on Wednesday.

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that the police teams recovered a DJI Matrice drone, which was being used by the Pakistan-based smugglers to push the drug consignment across the international border, pointing towards cross-border smuggling attempts using advanced technology.

"Investigation is underway to identify cross-border handlers, trace supply routes, and dismantle the entire network, the DGP added. ...