Bathinda — A senior woman constable from Punjab Police, widely known for her flashy social media presence, has been dismissed from service after she was caught with 17.71 grams of heroin in her vehicle.
Amandeep Kaur, who gained popularity on Instagram under the handle @police_kaurdeep, was arrested on Wednesday as part of the Punjab government’s ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’
The Arrest
According to DSP Harbans Singh Dhaliwal, a joint operation by the local police and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) intercepted a Mahindra Thar near Badal flyover in Bathinda following a tip-off.
“The SUV was stopped and searched. Amandeep Kaur was found in the driver’s seat, accompanied by Jaswant Singh. Upon inspection, we recovered 17.71 grams of heroin from the vehicle,” said the DSP.
At the time of arrest, Ms Kaur was attached to Bathinda Police Lines and originally deployed in Mansa. She now faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
From Cop to Content Creator
Amandeep Kaur, dubbed “Insta Queen” by her followers, had cultivated a strong presence on Instagram with over 37,000 followers. Her account features videos of her cruising in her Thar, lip-syncing to Punjabi hits—often in police uniform, flaunting designer accessories and an expensive iPhone.
Her videos frequently featured songs of the late singer Sidhu Moosewala, with captions demanding justice for his killing.
However, Punjab Police had earlier issued advisories to its personnel against modelling in uniform, urging them to maintain discipline on social media platforms.
Allegations & Fallout
As Ms Kaur’s arrest sparked media buzz, so did the allegations that followed.
Gurmeet Kaur, a woman from Bathinda, publicly accused Amandeep of living a high-flying life allegedly funded by drug peddling. In a viral video, she claimed the constable was in a live-in relationship with her husband, Balwinder Singh, an ambulance driver.
“They used my husband’s ambulance to sell heroin,” alleged Gurmeet, who also claimed to have previously reported this to the authorities with no response.
She further questioned how a constable could afford a Rs 2 crore home, multiple vehicles, and a watch worth over Rs 1 lakh.
What’s Next?
Police officials have confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the source of the heroin and its intended destination. Authorities are also probing whether more people, possibly within the department, were involved.
The Punjab DGP ordered her immediate dismissal, reiterating the department’s zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking and misuse of police power.
Background: Punjab’s Battle Against Narcotics
Punjab has long struggled with the drug menace, prompting several governments to initiate aggressive anti-narcotics campaigns. The current initiative, ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ (War Against Drugs), aims to dismantle drug networks and clean up the police force itself, which has seen occasional cases of internal involvement.
Amandeep Kaur’s case underscores the intertwining of social media fame, corruption, and criminal activity, raising serious questions about accountability and oversight within the police force.
