India, Jan. 29 -- A village defence committee (VDC) assisted the Amritsar Rural police in intercepting a cache of narcotics and weapons on Thursday, resulting in the recovery of 42.9kg of heroin and four hand-grenades.

Two residents of Amritsar have been arrested in connection with the seizure.

Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav said that the operation also led to the recovery of a Star Mark pistol, 46 live .30 bore cartridges, and an abandoned motorcycle.

The DGP credited the VDC for its pivotal role in identifying the suspicious movement that led to the bust. "Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of two persons. We are currently working to trace the absconding accused, verify the chain of possession, and uncover the...