The incident took place five days ago on Seed Farm Road, a location known for drug trafficking activity. The video footage purportedly shows ASI Balwinder Singh inside a 112 emergency patrol vehicle purchasing suspected contraband from two youths travelling on a motorcycle.
Following the circulation of the video, police authorities initiated action against the officer. ASI Balwinder Singh, who was serving with helpline unit number 408, has been suspended from duty and remains absconding. Police teams have been deployed to trace and apprehend him.
According to Superintendent of Police Ashwant Singh, an investigation conducted by Fazilka Police confirmed that ASI Balwinder Singh was seen purchasing an intoxicating substance from a youth identified as Jashan Singh for ₹500. The identity of the second individual involved in the incident has not yet been established.
The case has intensified political and public reaction after Abohar Member of Legislative Assembly Sandeep Jakhar raised the issue on social media, directly tagging Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and State Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav. He questioned the credibility of the state’s anti-drug campaign if individuals entrusted with enforcement duties were themselves found allegedly participating in the drug trade.
The viral clip, widely circulated by farmer organisations and local residents, has sparked strong criticism and renewed concerns over the effectiveness and integrity of Punjab’s ongoing anti-drug operations.
Superintendent of Police Ashwant Singh reiterated that the police force’s campaign against drugs would continue without compromise. He emphasized that no individual, irrespective of rank or position within the department, would be protected from legal proceedings if found guilty.
The case has now become a focal point in the broader debate on drug enforcement credibility in Punjab, placing renewed scrutiny on internal accountability within the police force.
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