"We pay homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. The coming generations will always remember their indomitable spirit. It was indeed a dark chapter in our nation's history. Their sacrifice became a major turning point in India's freedom struggle," PM Modi wrote in a post on X.
Following the operation, 02 people accused of narcotics smuggling were apprehended suspected. Suspected drug money of Rs 1,00,260 was also seized off their possession, according to a statement from BSF.
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Saturday conducted late-night inspections at multiple locations across the state as part of Operation Satark, which aims to curb drug trafficking and enhance security coordination with Central forces.
Papalpreet Singh, a close aide of Khadoor Sahib MP and 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, was brought before the Ajnala Court by the Punjab Police on Friday, following his transfer from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam.
"Thank you Hon'ble CM Punjab @BhagwantMann for announcing Rs 2 crore for our martyr Sub-Inspector Charanjit Singh. Salute to the brave officer who has laid down his life in the line of duty in Tarn Taran. His immense courage and commitment to service will always be remembered. PunjabPolic
In a significant operation, Amritsar Rural Police have arrested three individuals for their involvement in cross-border drug trafficking and illegal monetary transactions, said an official on Thursday.
BSF troops, in collaboration with Punjab Police, jointly recovered a packet of suspected heroin on the Tarn Taran border, BSF said in a press release on Wednesday.
"One official from an enforcement agency who was misusing his position to facilitate the network in connivance with co-accused Ravi has been arrested. The duo was sourcing consignments from across the border, with Ravi linked to foreign-based smugglers," read the police statement.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria held a 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh Padyatra' (War Against Drugs) in Amritsar on Tuesday. Hundreds of people joined him in the streets of the city.