Raghbir Singh Brar
Faridkot
September 5,2026
The Faridkot police on Friday destroyed a large quantity of narcotics recovered in 31 cases under the NDPS Act. The drugs were destroyed at Sell Limited Power Plant at Seda Singh Wala by the District Level Drug Disposal Committee under the supervision of SSP Faridkot Gurbans Singh Bains.
The destroyed drugs included 4 kg 900 gram poppy husk, 3 kg 434 gram heroin and 10 intoxicating tablets.
Giving details about the action, the SSP Gurbans Singh Bains said, “The drugs related to 31 NDPS cases have been destroyed today with full transparency.”
He said the police have made large recoveries in recent months and added, “In the recent past we have recovered 21 quintal 51 kg poppy husk and 54 kg heroin under NDPS Act.”
Giving the figures of the anti-drug campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh, the SSP said, “From March 2025 till now, 1791 cases have been registered and 2615 accused have been arrested.”
He further said that action is also being taken against properties of smugglers and said, “In the last 19 months, property worth more than Rs 9 crore of drug smugglers has been frozen after approval.”
Appealing to the public for cooperation, the SSP said, “People should share information about drug smugglers on Safe Punjab Anti-Drug Helpline 97791-00200, your identity will be kept completely confidential.”