JALANDHAR /PHILLAUR/NAKODAR
The Phillaur police have arrested three women drug peddlers and recovered 160 intoxicant tablets in two separate operations. The arrests were made from Ganna Pind village as part of the intensified drive against drug trafficking.
The accused have been identified as Anita Rani , wife of Mangat Ram; Rani, wife of Minda son of Jagar Ram; and Preeti, wife of Harjinder son of Rana, all residents of Ganna Pind village
Senior superintendent of police, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that that Phillaur, SHO Sanjeev Kapur received crucial input about drug movement in the area. Acting swiftly, a special team was constituted who
intercepted Anita Rani on February 22, leading to the recovery of 70 tablets . Following her interrogation, the team arrested Rani and Preeti on February 24, recovering 45 tablets from each suspect.
During questioning, the accused told the police they had been operating a distribution network sourcing drugs from surrounding areas and supplying to neighbouring villages for an extended period.
SSP Khakh added that all three women are habitual offenders with multiple prior cases and
cases under sections 22/6//85 of the NDPS Act have been registered against the accused.
The Nakodar Sadar police also arrested a woman drug peddler identified as Neena wife of Buta a resident of Chak Kalan village with 70 intoxicant tablets(loose) said investigating officer Kulwindar Singh.