Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success against organised crime, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled a cross-border weapons smuggling network operating with links to Pakistan. Seven individuals, including a juvenile, have been taken into custody following an intelligence-driven operation that exposed the racket.
The accused have been identified as Shamsher Singh alias Sima, Amandeep Singh alias Bobby, Balwinder Singh alias Kaka, Gurdev Singh, Karanpreet Singh, Harman Singh, and one minor, all residents of Amritsar. Police recovered a total of 15 sophisticated pistols — nine Glock 9mm handguns and six .30 bore pistols — from their possession.
According to officials, the group was in touch with a Pakistan-based handler through social media platforms and had been actively involved in bringing illegal arms into Punjab for distribution to criminal elements. The smuggling module reportedly relied on encrypted communication to coordinate deliveries and evade detection.
Cases have been registered at the Cantonment Police Station, Amritsar, and further investigation is ongoing to identify other associates, financiers, and cross-border links tied to the network. Police sources said that digital devices recovered from the accused are being examined for additional leads.
Senior police officials described the operation as a significant step toward breaking the chain of cross-border gun trafficking and organised crime. “Our teams remain fully committed to eliminating the supply of illegal arms and ensuring Punjab’s security,” the statement from the Commissionerate read.
The crackdown highlights the Punjab Police’s continued efforts to combat the smuggling of arms from across the border — a persistent challenge in maintaining peace and stability in the border state.
