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11 Feb

Pakistan-Backed Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar has unearthed a Pakistan-backed terror module and arrested one suspect, police officials said on Tuesday. The operation is being described as a major breakthrough that potentially averted a serious security threat. According to the police, a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a foreign-made pistol and a substantial quantity of ammunition were recovered during the operation. Preliminary investigation indicates that the arrested accused was in direct contact with a Pakistan-based handler and was using encrypted digital platforms to coordinate activities while attempting to evade…

08 Feb

Heroine worth Rs 125 crore seized near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar; ammunition also recovered

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, BSF, Drugs, Pakistan, Punjab News, Punjab Police, ਪੰਜਾਬ

National Times Bureau :- Punjab police in joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a large quantity of heroin and weapons near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar. The recovered heroine has been allegedly smuggled from Pakistan which is estimated to be worth around Rs 125 crore in the international market. According to officials, security agencies had received credible information about drug and arms smuggling in the border area. Acting on this tip-off, Amritsar Rural Police and BSF jointly raided a suspicious house in Ghuman village. During the search, more than 25 kilograms of heroin was recovered from inside the…

04 Feb

BSF–Punjab Police Joint Operation Foils Drone-Based Drug Drop, Smuggler Held with Heroin Worth ₹10 Crore

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In a significant blow to cross-border drug trafficking, a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police has arrested a suspected smuggler along with a large consignment of heroin valued at approximately ₹10 crore. The arrest was made during a coordinated operation carried out on the basis of specific intelligence inputs. According to official sources, the heroin consignment was allegedly dropped by operatives from across the border using a drone in the vicinity of Tanda village. Security agencies, acting on prior information, had already positioned a joint surveillance team in the area to…

20 Jan

Amritsar NRI woman murder case cracked: Husband arrested in Rajasthan, sent to three-day police remand

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development, the Punjab police have cracked the murder case of an NRI woman, Prabhjot Kaur, who was killed in a hotel in Amritsar. The accused husband, Mandeep Singh Dhillon was arrested in Ganganagar, Rajasthan. He has been remanded to three-day police custody. The accused was produced before a court in Amritsar, which granted the police a three-day remand. Police said further significant revelations are likely, and officials believe the accused’s statement could uncover the entire conspiracy behind the murder. The deceased was originally from Gurdaspur and was living in Austria. She had come to…

06 Jan

Pakistan halts Sarabjeet Kaur’s repatriation citing pending cases, first picture in custody surfaces

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAmritsar, Pakistan, Punjab, Sarabjeet Kaur, Update

National Times Bureau :- The repatriation of Sarabjeet Kaur from Pakistan has once again been delayed by the Pakistan government. Citing an ongoing court case, Pakistan Interior Ministry halted her repatriation through the Attari–Wagah border. The ministry said hat the woman married with her own will and that the matter is currently under consideration in the court. Once al the legal formalities are completed and court pronounces its final verdict, she will be send back to India. Sarabjit Kaur had travelled to Pakistan on a visitor’s visa as part of a jatha of Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev’s…

05 Jan

AAP sarpanch killing: Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD questions deteriorating law and order in state

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAAP, Amritsar, Bhagwant Mann, Murder, Sarpanch

National Times Bureau :- A day after chilling murder of Aam Aadmi Party's sitting sarpanch Jarmail Singh was shot dead at a wedding ceremony, gangster Dony Bal has claimed responsibility for the killing. The post, allegedly made by gang members Doni Bal, Prabh Dasuwal, Mohabbat Randhawa accused the sarpanch of bribing the police of Rs 35 lakh and getting his house demolished. While the authenticity of the post could not be independently verified, the police said they were aware of the social media claim and were investigating all angles, including gang rivalry. Jarmal Singh, the sarpanch of Valtoha village in…

23 Dec

Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Drugs, Heroin, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav disclosed that Punjab Police ANTF Punjab (Border Range), in coordination with BSF, has recovered a quantity of suspected heroin weighing approximately 12.050 Kg near Village Dalleke, PS Lopoke, following inputs about drone movement. He said that a case is being registered, and a preliminary investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages using technical evidence and human intelligence.

19 Dec

Poor Visibility Grounds Outbound Flights at Amritsar, Passengers Face Overnight Delays

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Severe fog blanketed Amritsar late Thursday, leading to significant disruption at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport as multiple flights were delayed or cancelled due to low visibility conditions. Officials said visibility levels dropped sharply after nightfall, forcing airlines to halt departures for both domestic and international routes. Several aircraft scheduled to fly out after 9 pm remained grounded for hours, while a Kuala Lumpur-bound service was cancelled. Flights headed to Gulf destinations, including Doha, were also affected, with passengers asked to wait for revised departure schedules. Arriving flights, however, were less impacted. Some inbound aircraft…

18 Dec

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Drug and Arms Smuggling Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant operation targeting organized crime, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have arrested three individuals involved in trafficking heroin and illegal firearms, recovering 4.5 kilograms of heroin and a pistol, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed. Investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with an overseas handler via social media platforms, following instructions to transport and supply heroin and illegal arms across multiple locations in Punjab. The network is believed to have cross-border connections, highlighting the international dimension of the crime. An FIR has been lodged at PS Gate Hakima under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances…

12 Dec

Amritsar Schools Evacuated Following Bomb Threat Emails

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Panic swept through several private schools in Amritsar on Friday after multiple institutions reported receiving bomb threat emails. Students were evacuated as a precaution, and parents were asked to collect their children immediately. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that suspicious emails had been sent to schools both within the city and in nearby rural areas. “We have deployed Gazetted Officers at each affected school, and thorough anti-sabotage inspections are being carried out to ensure the safety of everyone on campus,” he said. The Cyber Police Station is actively investigating the source of the emails to track…