Ratiya: October Rimpi Jindal: As part of the campaign being run against drug smuggling, Sadar Ratia police station has arrested the main supplier in the case of recovery of 8.08 grams of heroin. The accused has been identified as Butta Singh alias Ravi son of Omprakash, resident of Dhani Kilchian, Firozpur, Punjab. The accused will be presented in the honorable court. The police have already arrested three accused in this case.
Details of heroin seizure
Police station Sadar Ratia in-charge Sub-Inspector Sheeshpal Singh said that on April 29, the police team was on patrol in the Sukhchain Canal area located on Lalwas-Dadupur Road. During this time, motorcycle rider Gurvinder Singh alias Gindi and Vikramjeet alias Vicky resident Alika were controlled and searched as per rules. During the search, 8.08 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession.
Case registered and further investigation
In this regard, a case was registered in Police Station Sadar Ratia under case number 86 dated 30.04.2026, Section 21B, 27A/61/85 NDPS Act. During the investigation, when the role of the accused involved in drug supply came to light, the police took the action further and arrested the main supplier. The accused is being interrogated in connection with the drug supply network and further investigation of the case is going on.