Chandigarh, Sept. 30 -- In an intelligence based operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Patiala has arrested a drug trafficker and recovered 4.7 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav today.
The accused has been identified as Vansh Kumar, a resident of village Dalam in Batala.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that Vansh Kumar is closely associated with Dubai-based Amritpal Singh, who is an associate of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
The DGP said further investigation is underway to establish linkages in the case to expose the full nexus.
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