Jail Inmate Found Orchestrating Drone Smuggling from Behind Bars in Gurdaspur
In a startling revelation, Gurdaspur police have uncovered the involvement of an inmate at the Gurdaspur Central Jail in directing drone-based smuggling operations of drugs and weapons from across the Pakistan border. The discovery has taken even senior security officials by surprise, highlighting a major breach in prison surveillance.
Gurdaspur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aditya confirmed that the inmate was linked to a recent incident involving drone activity in the Dorangla area, which lies close to the international border. “We have informed the jail authorities and will take the inmate into police remand tomorrow,” the SSP stated. Due to the sensitive nature of the case, he refrained from disclosing the inmate’s identity, citing the potential risk to the ongoing investigation.
Three individuals — Balwinder Singh, Kuldeep Singh, and a minor — have already been arrested in connection with the case. The minor, whose identity has not been revealed, is believed to be the mastermind behind the operation. Authorities say he used various social media platforms to facilitate the trafficking of heroin.
The investigation was triggered by a significant seizure last month, when police recovered 2 kg of heroin, two pistols, four magazines, and 66 rounds of ammunition from a site in Dorangla. Continued probing led to the arrest of the three suspects, during which an additional 255 grams of heroin was seized. Intensive interrogation revealed their regular meetings with the jail inmate, where they allegedly planned and coordinated the drone drops.
“These drone operations were managed jointly by the arrested individuals and the inmate. They had prior knowledge of consignment timings and drop locations,” said SSP Aditya.
Dorangla has increasingly emerged as a focal point for drone incursions, often used to transport heroin, arms, and ammunition from Pakistan. Sources suggest that state and non-state actors on the other side of the border have established launch sites mere kilometers from the fencing, from where they carry out these cross-border sorties.
The case underscores the growing challenge of prison-based criminal networks and the evolving tactics of cross-border smuggling operations. Investigations are ongoing.
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