Punjab cop arrested over alleged Pakistan drone drug smuggling network

Sunil Jakhar, a prominent political figure, claimed that the arrested Punjab constable played a critical role in identifying vulnerabilities in the state's anti-drone monitoring systems, enabling Pakistani operatives to conduct multiple narcotics shipments across the international border. The constable's alleged involvement points to a sophisticated smuggling network that capitalized on security blind spots in Punjab's border areas. Authorities have not yet released official details regarding the constable's role or the exact nature of the allegations. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges faced by Punjab, which shares a long border with Pakistan and has historically struggled with cross-border drug trafficking. Officials said investigations are continuing to map the full extent of the smuggling operation and identify other individuals who may have been complicit. The arrest comes amid heightened vigilance by Indian security agencies regarding drone-based contraband operations along the western frontier. Border security forces have intensified surveillance measures in recent years following multiple instances of drones being used to ferry drugs and weapons into Indian territory.