The police arrested 12 persons and seized 470-gm heroin during a cordon and search operation carried out in the city as well as in the rural belt here on Tuesday.
On the orders of Director-General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, the Punjab Police on Saturday carried out a special drive against drugs and drug peddlers in the district with the police conducting search operations for three hours in the city. All the entry and exit points of the city were sealed
As the Punjab Government issued a fresh notification fixing fine amount and suspension of licenses in case of traffic rule violations, the Additional General of Police (Traffic) AS Rai urged the people not to violate the stipulated rules to curb road mishaps.