Damanpreet, a former student studying Punjabi literature at Panjab University, Chandigarh, was discovered to be part of an organized setup. He sourced drugs from suppliers in border areas without the need for upfront payments.
On Saturday, the police dismantled an advanced drug trafficking scheme by apprehending a former Panjab University student.
The accused, Damanpreet, who was previously studying Punjabi literature at the university, was discovered to be running a highly organized operation. He obtained drugs from suppliers in border districts without the need for upfront payments.
Building on his standing, Damanpreet would then distribute the drugs to customers, primarily individuals with addiction issues who were familiar to him. Afterward, he would compensate the suppliers and retain a portion of the earnings for himself. According to the police, the suppliers initially set a 25 gm threshold for the supplied drugs, which would rise gradually depending on sales achievements.
The subsequent time, the supplier would raise the illicit substance amount to 30 gm, and the process would be carried out in a similar fashion.
Underwent rehabilitation for drug addiction in 2020
As per the investigators, Damanpreet, a married individual with two children, has faced challenges with drug addiction and underwent de-addiction therapy in 2020.
Even after conquering his addiction, he resorted to selling drugs to provide financial support for his family. His operations were mainly focused in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Kalka.
The defendant admitted that he committed the offense because of financial obligations and still had a debt of ₹35,000 to creditors. He would distribute drugs to individuals he knew from his past struggles with addiction.
Ex-Panjab University student nabbed from Manimajra
Police apprehended Damanpreet at a checkpoint in Manimajra upon receiving information about his activities. During the arrest, they seized 8 grams of heroin from him. Inspector Ramdayal, who heads the Manimajra police station, oversaw the operation.
Damanpreet first gave incorrect details to the cops, stating he was “Brar, son of Jaildar,” but after intense questioning for five hours, he disclosed his real identity, as per the inspector.
Damanpreet, a resident of Kurali, has a criminal record that includes three theft cases and one NDPS case. Investigations uncovered that he purchased 1 gram of heroin for ₹1,500 and sold it at twice the price, yielding substantial profits. He confessed to regularly visiting railway stations in Ambala, Delhi, and Chandigarh for drug procurement and distribution.
Damanpreet appeared before a local court on Sunday, where the police obtained a five-day remand to conduct further investigation.
Originally from Manimajra, he has been residing with his in-laws in Kurali. The police mentioned that his wife is a dentist, and they have two daughters.
