BSF personnel apprehended today one person along the Indo-Pak border in Abohar sector of Punjab and recovered eight kgs of heroin worth Rs 40 crore and a pistol from his possession.
Officials said the incident occurred around 2 pm when BSF personnel detected some suspicious movement along the International Border in the area under Jodhawala border.
"A special search operation was launched during which BSF personnel recovered eight packets of contraband suspected to be heroin along with one China-made pistol which was hidden under wooden logs," a BSF official said.
The arrested has been identified as an Indian national named Jagtar Singh of Fazilka district.
DIG BSF Abohar has instructed all the sectors and battalions under Punjab Frontier to remain extra alert so as to effectively check activities of smugglers and anti-national elements on Punjab border with Pakistan.
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