Ludhiana, March 25 -- Khanna police have arrested three persons and recovered 150 grams of heroin, two illegal pistols and seven bullets from their possession during a checking operation near Doraha, officials said on Tuesday.

Police said the arrests have led to the busting of a drug supply chain, and investigations have also pointed towards a possible gang rivalry angle. According to officials, the accused had allegedly procured illegal weapons to target members of a rival group, raising the possibility that a gang clash was being planned.

The arrested accused have been identified as Lovepreet Singh alias Love of village Patti Chahal in Galib Kalan, Kuljinder Singh alias Kamal of village Galib Kalan, and Kulwant Singh of the same villa...