India, Nov. 2 -- A hidden camera allegedly captured a Punjab Police officer planting heroin under a mattress at the residence of a religious leader in Khanna, triggering a major controversy and prompting authorities to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident.

Khanna SSP Dr Darpan Ahluwalia has suspended ASI Sukhdev Singh, who was posted with the CIA staff, and ordered his removal from the case, NDTV reported.

Meanwhile, Mahant Kashmir Giri, who was arrested on drug trafficking charges following the police raid, has been released from the case after the video footage surfaced.

The viral video purportedly shows ASI Sukhdev Singh entering Giri's residence and placing an object under a mattress.

Shortly afterwards, a...