Mohali, Aug. 19 -- Police on Monday recovered 10 grams of heroin, rounded up five persons and impounded four motorcycles during a large-scale cordon and search operation (CASO) at Bangala Basti under the jurisdiction of Kharar city police station.

Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Harmandeep Singh Hans said the operation was part of the statewide campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' to disrupt drug supply chains and deliver a clear warning to peddlers. The operation targeted drug hotspots and crime-prone areas and was led by over 100 police personnel, the SSP said.

Police cordoned off key stretches, set up multiple checkpoints and conducted surprise checks to flush out drug traffickers and anti-social elements.

"Our aim is to send a stro...