Drug peddler held after automobile chase in Ajnala
Amritsar, January 23
The Particular Process Drive (STF) arrested a drug peddler, whereas two managed to flee, following an alternate of fireside in Ajnala at present. The police seized 1.1 kg of heroin and a pistol with 4 bullets from the arrested drug trafficker recognized as Sonu Masih of Khanwal village.
In response to info, the STF received a tip-off about drug peddlers coming to Ajnala. Following this, a checkpost was put up and a automobile was signalled to cease. Nonetheless, the occupants ran the automobile by way of barricade.
When the police began chasing the automobile, the peddlers fired on the cops who retaliated. Two bullets hits the tyres and the automobile skided right into a discipline. Whereas Masih was overpowered and arrested by the chasing cops, two of his accomplices managed to flee from the spot. Throughout a search of the automobile, the police seized 1.1 kg of heroin.
The police stated the accused, earlier arrested in 2019, managed to safe bail on pretext of spouse’s sickness from the Excessive Courtroom. Later, he jumped the bail. He was needed in an try to homicide case additionally.