Punjab

Crackdown on theft of 5G telecom infrastructure in Punjab; 61 arrested

September 16, 2025

Chandigarh, Sep 16

In a major crackdown on the theft of critical 5G telecom infrastructure targeting Bharti Airtel Ltd, the Punjab Police, on Tuesday, arrested 61 people and registered 95 FIRs across the state, preventing widespread disruption of essential telecom services.

With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 29,804 in 199 days.

The raids have resulted in recovery of 21.1 kg heroin, 2 kg opium, 254 kg poppy husk, 1,156 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and Rs 500 drug money from the possession of accused drug smugglers.

 

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