BSF seizes 4.5 kg heroin in Abohar

The BSF troops on patrolling observed some freshly dug soil near the fence, after which a search was launched, leading to recovery of 9 packets of heroin from a nearby field.

The Border Security Force seized 4.5-kg heroin from an area falling under the New Gazniwala border outpost in Abohar sector.

Nine packets were recovered by the BSF troops. (HT Photo)

The BSF troops on patrolling observed some freshly dug soil near the fence, after which a search was launched, leading to recovery of 9 packets of heroin from a nearby field.

The BSF brass has issued operational guidelines to all the sectors under the Punjab Frontier for strengthening the vigil along the border to check illegal activities.