Action initiated under investigation laws after heroin found in policeman's pocket in Barnala

An investigation has been launched against a police personnel in Punjab's Barnala on allegations of possessing narcotic substances. According to an NDTV report, the incident came to light after a video went viral on social media, in which youths are seen confronting a police officer in uniform and claiming that heroin was found in his pocket. This incident has occurred during the 'Yudh Nashiyan Virudh' (War Against Drugs) campaign being conducted by the Punjab Police, which has raised questions regarding the credibility of the police in the fight against drugs.

In this matter, Barnala police have registered a case and initiated an investigation under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to information received from the police, a complaint has been registered under Section 21 of the NDPS Act at the City-2 police station in Barnala. The entire controversy began when some youths from Badra village claimed they had seen a policeman consuming narcotic substances near a tractor agency on Dhanoula Road. These youths chased the policeman and subsequently confronted him directly.

According to the youths, when they stopped the policeman, suspicious packets of narcotic substances, locally known as 'Chitta' or heroin, were found in his possession. The incident is said to have taken place between Kacheri Chowk and Guru Ravidas Chowk. After claiming that narcotic substances were found, the youths took the policeman to the District Police Headquarters. The video of the entire incident went viral on social media, causing a stir within the police administration.

Following the circulation of the video, Barnala police verified the footage and commenced an investigation. DSP Rajinder Pal Singh confirmed that a complaint has been registered. He stated that the police are investigating the matter seriously. Investigators are not limiting themselves to just this incident, but are also investigating all backward and forward links connected to this drug network. The main objective of the investigation is to ascertain where these narcotic substances came from, who supplied them, and whether other individuals are involved.

Police officials have clarified that further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation. While the Punjab Police is currently conducting an anti-drug campaign, such allegations against the police personnel themselves have raised questions about the effectiveness of this campaign. Currently, an in-depth investigation is underway regarding the role of the policeman and the source of the narcotic substances in this case.