State vs Sukhdev Singh — Khanna heroin plantation case

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2 Nov 2026News

ASI Sukhdev Singh suspended after viral video shows heroin planting

Following the emergence of a hidden camera video capturing ASI Sukhdev Singh placing a packet of heroin under a mattress at the residence of Mahant Kashmir Giri, the officer has been suspended and an SIT investigation initiated. The case against the Mahant has since been dropped.

India Today

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What:: An officer was suspended after a video allegedly showed him planting heroin at a home.
Who:: ASI Sukhdev Singh is the suspended officer. Mahant Kashmir Giri is the person whose home was searched. The CIA Staff is the police unit involved. An SIT, which is a special team of officers, is conducting an investigation.
When:: Reported on 2 Nov 2026.
Where:: Khanna, Punjab.
Why:: A video allegedly captured the officer hiding a packet of heroin under a mattress.
What it means:: The legal case against Mahant Kashmir Giri has been dropped, and a special team is investigating the officer.

1 Nov 2026News

ASI accused of keeping heroin at home: Shiv Sena leader Mahant Kashmir Giri arrested in Khanna; ASI suspended after video surfaces, SIT constituted.

Khanna Shiv Sena leader Mahant Kashmir Giri arrest case, ASI suspended over CCTV footage. Latest Updates. In Khanna town of Ludhiana, CIA staff ASI Sukhdev Singh is accused of planting heroin under the mattress of Shiv Sena leader Mahant Kashmir Giri's bed. The Mahant has been released from the case and an SIT led by an SP rank officer has been formed for investigation.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A police officer is accused of hiding drugs under a religious leader's mattress to frame him.
Who:: ASI Sukhdev Singh is the accused officer, Mahant Kashmir Giri is the arrested Shiv Sena leader, and an SP rank officer leads the special investigation team.
When:: Reported on 1 Nov 2026.
Where:: CIA Staff, Khanna, Ludhiana, Punjab.
Why:: An officer was suspended and a team formed after video footage surfaced showing the alleged drug planting.
What it means:: The religious leader is released from the case and a special team will now investigate the incident.

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State vs Sukhdev Singh — Khanna heroin plantation case

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ASI Sukhdev Singh suspended after viral video shows heroin planting

ASI accused of keeping heroin at home: Shiv Sena leader Mahant Kashmir Giri arrested in Khanna; ASI suspended after video surfaces, SIT constituted.

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