Drug smuggler killed in encounter with police in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

The deceased has been identified as Jora Singh Waseer, a resident of Kotti Sekhon village. The police have also arrested an aide of the deceased smuggler.

According to the initial information, the Punjab Police received a tip-off about drug trafficking activities in the area. When the police attempted to stop a car at a check post near Kairo village, the occupants inside the car allegedly fired shots and tried to escape.

According to the initial information, the Punjab Police received a tip-off about drug trafficking activities in the area.(Representational/Express photo)

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An alleged drug smuggler was killed in an encounter near Kairon village in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, police said on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Jora Singh Waseer. The police also arrested his accomplice, identified as Kuldeep Singh. Both are residents of Kot Isse Khan in Moga.

Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a vehicle at a checkpoint between Patti and Kairon villages but its occupant tried to flee. They also opened fire at a police team, which retaliated, leading to Jora Singh’s death, police said. Police sources said they had specific information that some people were smuggling heroin from Pakistan. So, a heavy police force was deployed at the checkpoint to nab them. However, police has yet to make a statement if any drug was recovered from both.

Meanwhile, two versions have emerged on the encounter.