Mohali, Jan 10: A Border Security Force Jawan has been arrested for allegedly helping smugglers in cross-border smuggling of drugs and ammunitions, Punjab police said.
The accused has been identified as Anil Kumar, a Jawan with 52 Battalion, posted in Rajasthan, a senior Punjab Police official said.
Kumar, who joined BSF in 2008, allegedly used to help smugglers in smuggling of drugs like heroin and arms and ammunitions from Pakistan in lieu of money, he said.
The police also found transfer of “ill-gotten” money in his bank accounts.
The alleged involvement of BSF Jawan came to light following questioning of a drug smuggler, Gurjant Singh alias Bholu who along with his two associates was arrested on January 4 from Kharar here.
