Former Councillor, Social Workers Help Catch Three Suspected Drug Peddlers in Chamkaur Sahib

Three youths were apprehended with suspected narcotic capsules in Chamkaur Sahib following the alertness of former councillor Sukhbir Singh, social worker Tara Chand of Jand Sahib and other local residents. One of the youths was reportedly found carrying a large quantity of capsules and syringes near the town's bus stand.
 

According to the information, the incident began when social worker Tara Chand was travelling from Chamkaur Sahib towards his village, Jand Sahib, recently. On the way, some individuals allegedly placed a motorcycle in front of his vehicle, forcing him to stop. When Parminder Mand stopped his vehicle after hearing the commotion, the individuals fled towards the unpaved canal area, leaving their motorcycle behind.
 

Following the incident, former councillor Sukhbir Singh and his associates reached the spot. With the assistance of local residents and a Nihang Sikh, they searched the area and managed to apprehend one youth.
 

During his search, a large quantity of suspected narcotic capsules and syringes was reportedly recovered from his possession. During questioning, the youth allegedly disclosed that he purchased the capsules from a medical store in the town. He also reportedly admitted to consuming the capsules himself and selling them to other young people.
 

The local representatives further claimed that two more youths were caught with capsules from the Market Committee's public toilet and nearby areas. According to them, the two were allegedly involved in consuming capsules and heroin (commonly referred to as 'chitta') as well as supplying these substances to others.
 

Market Committee Chairman Amandeep Singh Mangat also reached the spot and informed the police. The three apprehended youths were subsequently handed over to the police.
 

Local residents expressed concern over the alleged sale of intoxicating substances in markets and public places. They urged the administration to take strict measures to prevent drug-related activities and demanded legal action against medical stores allegedly selling such capsules and those involved in the supply network.
 

When contacted, Station House Officer Inspector Shavinder Singh confirmed that a case had been registered against the apprehended youths. He said further investigation would be conducted to identify the medical store from which the accused allegedly purchased the capsules for onward sale.