The Ludhiana police have arrested a notorious history sheeter, Movish Bains, with 100 grams of heroin. The arrest was made during a routine patrol in the Daba area. Bains, a resident of the same locality, has a long criminal record, including cases of robbery, assault, and drug peddling.
Previous Criminal Activities
Movish Bains was previously jailed for his involvement in multiple criminal activities. He was released from prison a few months ago but continued his illegal operations. The police had been monitoring his movements for some time.
Details of the Arrest
According to the police, a team led by Sub-Inspector Gurpreet Singh intercepted Bains near a park. Upon searching him, they recovered 100 grams of heroin worth approximately Rs 10 lakh in the black market. Bains was immediately taken into custody and a case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Police Investigation
The police are now investigating the source of the heroin and Bains' network. Preliminary investigations suggest that Bains was supplying drugs to local addicts and small-time dealers. The police have also seized his mobile phone to trace his contacts.
Community Reaction
Local residents have welcomed the arrest, expressing relief that a known criminal is off the streets. Many have called for stricter action against drug peddlers to curb the growing drug menace in the city.
The police have assured that they will continue their crackdown on drug-related activities and urged citizens to report any suspicious behavior.
