Punjab: ISI-controlled cross-border narco module busted, 85 kg heroin worth Rs 595 crore recovered, one arrested

Amritsar: Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted a cross-border, ISI-controlled Pakistan- based narco-smuggling module operated by UK-based drug handler Lalli and arrested his India-based operative, Amarjot Singh alias Jota Sandhu, and recovered 85 kg heroin worth Rs 595 crore.

DGP Gaurav Yadav said in an X post that Amarjot was receiving consignments from cross-border smugglers and supplying drugs across Punjab.

He said Amarjot's residence served as a major stash point for the network. The DGP said that an FIR has been registered and further investigations were on to trace vital linkages.

In the biggest drug seizure of 2025, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border, #ISI-controlled-#Pakistan based narco-smuggling module operated by #UK-based drug handler Lalli and arrests his #India-based operative, Amarjot Singh @ Jota Sandhu, resident of Vill. Bhittewad, Amritsar… pic.twitter.com/ShQpfhBqlF

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 16, 2025

Yadav said the police were actively pursuing leads and expect more arrests and recoveries in the coming days.