J&K Police arrest Lau Gujjar narco-terror kingpins in Amritsar, seize AK-47 and heroin
Synopsis
J&K Police have dismantled a key node of the Lau Gujjar narco-terror network, arresting three operatives in Amritsar who allegedly controlled 80 per cent of Jammu district's drug supply — seizing an AK-47, heroin, and ₹11 lakh cash. On the same day, Baramulla Police destroyed contraband from 17 NDPS cases, signalling a twin-track enforcement push across the region.
Key Takeaways
J&K Police arrested Surajdeep Singh alias Suraj , Harpreet Singh alias Raju , and Jaspreet in Amritsar on 17 June 2026 as part of a narco-terror crackdown.
The trio allegedly supplied nearly 80 per cent of narcotics to Jammu district and were identified as backward links of the Lau Gujjar network .
Seizures included one AK-47 rifle with 40 live rounds , a Star pistol , 1.020 kg of heroin , ₹11 lakh cash, and three vehicles.
The network operated 20 forward links across Jammu , Samba , and Kathua districts.
Baramulla Police simultaneously destroyed narcotics from 17 NDPS cases at the authorised facility in Pulwama under court orders.
Jammu & Kashmir Police on Wednesday, 17 June arrested three key operatives of the Lau Gujjar narco-terror network from Amritsar, Punjab, seizing an AK-47 rifle, pistols, 1.020 kg of heroin, ₹11 lakh in cash, and three luxury vehicles. The operation, conducted in coordination with Punjab Police, marks a significant blow to a network that reportedly controlled nearly 80 per cent of narcotic supply into Jammu district.
Key Arrests and Charges
The three accused — Surajdeep Singh alias Suraj, resident of Jandiala; Harpreet Singh alias Raju; and Jaspreet — were apprehended by Jammu Police under multiple FIRs: 51/26 of PS Miran Sahib, 58/26 of PS Bishnah, 137/26 of PS Nagrota, and 48/26 of PS Gangyal. Numerous other FIRs are reportedly pending against them.
According to police, earlier arrests within the Lau Gujjar network had led to questioning of individuals identified as Lateef, Bachu, Majeeda, and Mushtaq, who subsequently revealed the involvement of Suraj and Raju in the narcotics supply chain.
Scale of the Network
Investigators say the trio supplied narcotics to nearly 20 forward links operating across Jammu and the adjoining districts of Samba and Kathua. The raid yielded a significant arms-and-drugs haul: one AK-47 rifle with 40 live rounds, one Star pistol with 29 live cartridges, four 12-bore live cartridges, an electronic weighing machine, packing materials, and three vehicles — a Mahindra Thar, a Honda Amaze, and a Swift.
The operation was carried out with the full cooperation of Punjab Police, and legal proceedings are currently underway against all three accused.
Baramulla Police Destroys Seized Narcotics
In a parallel anti-drug action, Baramulla Police on the same day oversaw the destruction of seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances linked to 17 NDPS cases at the authorised destruction facility of M/s Kashmir Health Care System, IGC Lassipora, Pulwama.
The disposal was carried out under directions of the Special Court (NDPS), Baramulla, in compliance with Section 52A of the NDPS Act and NDPS Rules, 2022. A Drug Disposal Committee supervised the process after all legal formalities were completed. Contraband destroyed included heroin, charas, ganja, Lykarex-T, and Blurex-T seized across multiple NDPS cases.
Broader Context
The Lau Gujjar network has been a persistent target of J&K Police, with its cross-border narco-terror linkages drawing sustained law enforcement focus. This comes amid heightened security operations across Jammu & Kashmir, where police have repeatedly flagged the convergence of drug trafficking and terror financing as a compounding threat. Notably, the use of luxury vehicles and substantial cash reserves points to a well-funded and operationally sophisticated supply chain.
With legal proceedings underway and further interrogation of the three arrested operatives expected, investigators are likely to pursue remaining forward and backward links in the network across Jammu, Samba, and Kathua.
Point of View
With luxury vehicles and ₹11 lakh in cash suggesting a network that is commercially sophisticated, not merely opportunistic. The 80 per cent supply figure, if verified, indicates that three individuals were a critical chokepoint, yet the existence of 20 forward links means disruption alone will not dismantle the network. Simultaneously destroying contraband from 17 NDPS cases in Baramulla signals institutional follow-through, but the pace of court-mandated disposals versus fresh seizures will determine whether enforcement is keeping up. The convergence of arms and narcotics in a single haul — AK-47 alongside heroin — is the detail mainstream coverage tends to underplay: it is not a drug case with a weapon, it is a narco-terror operation.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were arrested in the J&K Police narco-terror operation in Amritsar?
Three operatives — Surajdeep Singh alias Suraj (resident of Jandiala), Harpreet Singh alias Raju, and Jaspreet — were arrested by Jammu Police in Amritsar on 17 June 2026. They are identified as backward links of the Lau Gujjar narco-terror network, with multiple FIRs pending against them.
What was seized during the J&K Police operation in Amritsar?
Police seized one AK-47 rifle with 40 live rounds, one Star pistol with 29 live cartridges, four 12-bore cartridges, approximately 1.020 kg of heroin, an electronic weighing machine, packing materials, ₹11 lakh in cash, three mobile phones, and three vehicles — a Mahindra Thar, Honda Amaze, and Swift.
What is the Lau Gujjar narco-terror network?
The Lau Gujjar network is a narco-terror supply chain operating in Jammu & Kashmir, reportedly responsible for supplying nearly 80 per cent of narcotics to Jammu district. It maintains backward and forward links across Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts, and has been a sustained target of J&K Police operations.
What did Baramulla Police do in its anti-drug action on 17 June?
Baramulla Police oversaw the court-ordered destruction of seized narcotics and psychotropic substances from 17 NDPS cases at the authorised facility of M/s Kashmir Health Care System in IGC Lassipora, Pulwama. Contraband destroyed included heroin, charas, ganja, Lykarex-T, and Blurex-T, under supervision of a Drug Disposal Committee.
Under which law was the drug destruction in Baramulla carried out?
The destruction was carried out under directions of the Special Court (NDPS), Baramulla, in compliance with Section 52A of the NDPS Act and NDPS Rules, 2022. All legal formalities were completed before the Drug Disposal Committee supervised the disposal.
