The Amritsar rural police have made significant progress in investigating the illegal diversion of tramadol, a banned sedative pill, after seizing 50,500 tablets in the Kathunangal area on January 6. Two suspects have been apprehended, and investigations are underway to trace the origin of the diverted medicines.

Key Highlights:

1. Seizure Details:

2. 50,500 tramadol tablets were confiscated during a police naka near Kathunangal drain bridge.

3. The suspects attempted to flee, but the police apprehended one with three bags containing the contraband.

  2.  Suspects Arrested:
Two individuals, Manga Singh from Mahal village and Parminder Singh from Guruwali village, were arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt. 

3.  Pharmaceutical Firm Investigation:

• A police team, along with drug inspectors, visited the pharmaceutical company from which the sedatives originated.

• The firm presented all necessary documentation, such as purchase orders, e-way bills, and payment receipts, indicating compliance with regulations.

  4.  Further Investigation:

• Despite the company’s proper documentation, the police are tracing how the medicines were illegally diverted into Punjab's market.

• A pharmaceutical firm in Uttar Pradesh has been identified as a potential source of diversion, and raids are being planned to gather more evidence.

Statements from Leaders or Officials:

• SHO Khushboo Sharma, Kathunangal Police Station:

“The firm’s records showed no irregularities or suspicious activity, but further investigation is ongoing to uncover the network behind the illegal diversion.”

• Police Official (Unnamed):

“We are pursuing leads to identify the entire network responsible for smuggling the banned sedatives.”The investigation is ongoing, with the police focused on identifying the network behind the illegal diversion and smuggling of tramadol. Raids are being planned in Uttar Pradesh to trace the source and gather additional evidence. The authorities aim to dismantle the smuggling operation and ensure that such unauthorised sales are curtailed effectively.