Ludhiana Councillor Questions Police's Anti-Drug Efforts After Woman Released
Councillor alleges laxity after cops let off woman ‘caught with drugs’
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A Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) councillor in Ludhiana, Punjab, criticized local police for releasing a woman allegedly caught with heroin without filing a First Information Report (FIR). The incident, captured in a video, has raised concerns about ongoing drug issues in the area, prompting police to promise a re-examination of the case.
- 01A woman was allegedly caught with heroin in Sanjay Gandhi Colony, Ludhiana.
- 02Local residents claim she had 10 to 15 packets of suspected contraband.
- 03The Shiromani Akali Dal councillor criticized police for not registering an FIR.
- 04Police stated the woman appeared to be a drug addict and was released on responsibility.
- 05The Deputy Commissioner of Police promised an inquiry into the incident.
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A Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) councillor, Chatarveer Singh (also known as Kamal Arora), has raised serious concerns regarding the Ludhiana police's anti-drug operations after a woman was allegedly caught with 10 to 15 packets of suspected heroin in Sanjay Gandhi Colony. Despite being apprehended by local residents and handed over to the police, no First Information Report (FIR) was filed, and the woman was released shortly after. Singh claimed that drug peddling has been rampant in the Tajpur Road area and that his repeated complaints to the police station went unaddressed. The situation escalated when a video of the incident circulated on social media, prompting public outcry. Police officials, including Station House Officer Gagandeep Singh, stated that the woman was released due to her apparent status as a drug addict, with assurances that further action would be taken after verification. Deputy Commissioner of Police Jaskiranjit Singh Teja confirmed that the matter would be re-examined and appropriate steps would follow an inquiry.
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This incident highlights ongoing concerns about drug trafficking in Ludhiana, potentially affecting community safety and police credibility.
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