BSF seizes 12 kg heroin, pistol

In a breakthrough, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 12 kg heroin, one pistol, a magazine, AK-47 and 21 rounds from the BOP Fatehpur in Amritsar sector of the Indo-Pak border.

In a breakthrough, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 12 kg heroin, one pistol, a magazine, AK-47 and 21 rounds from the BOP Fatehpur in Amritsar sector of the Indo-Pak border.

BSF officials claimed that some suspicious movement of Indian and Pakistani smugglers was witnessed on the intervening night of April 23 and 24.

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When the BSF challenged the movement, the accused opened fire forcing the BSF to return the fire. Following this a search operation was launched during which 12 kg heroin, ammunition and a pistol was found.

The accused however fled from the spot taking advantage of the cover in the night.