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13 Oct

Amritsar Police Crack Five Drug and Arms Smuggling Networks, 10 Arrested

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major operation against drug trafficking and illegal weapons, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled five suspected smuggling networks and arrested 10 people, recovering heroin, opium, firearms, ammunition, cash and a drone. According to Punjab Police, the operation resulted in the seizure of 4.409 kg of heroin, 500 grams of opium, six pistols, 12 live cartridges, ₹12.90 lakh in suspected drug money and one drone. Five Cases Registered Preliminary investigations suggest that the arrested individuals were allegedly involved in supplying narcotics and illegal weapons. Police have registered five separate FIRs in connection with the cases. Investigators are…

19 Sep

Amritsar ASI Harjit Singh Murder: Accused Deepak Singh Dies After Gunfight With Police

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Police have reported a major breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Harjit Singh, with accused Deepak Singh dying after being injured during an exchange of fire with police personnel. The development took place during an operation linked to FIR No. 281, registered on September 18 in connection with the killing of ASI Harjit Singh in the line of duty at Dana Mandi, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Gate Hakima in Amritsar. https://twitter.com/cpamritsar/status/2101368065674113392?s=46 According to Amritsar Police Commissioner, investigators used CCTV recordings, technical evidence, tower-dump analysis and local intelligence to establish…

08 Nov

Amritsar Police Arrest Two in Connection with Italy-Based Malkit Singh Murder, Seize Weapons

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Rural Police have apprehended two suspects, Bikramjit Singh, also known as Bikram, and Karan, in the investigation of the brutal killing of Italy-based Malkit Singh in Raja Sansi. Police stated that Bikramjit Singh has ties to the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and a history of criminal activity, including cases under the Explosives Act, Attempt to Murder, and Arms Act. He was reportedly involved in a grenade attack at a religious site in Raja Sansi in 2018. Preliminary findings suggest that Bikramjit obtained illegal weapons from across the border under the instructions of foreign handlers to execute…

06 Oct

Amritsar Police Recover Two More Hand Grenades Linked to ISI Network in Tarn Taran

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Amritsar, October 6, 2025: Acting on precise intelligence inputs, the Amritsar Rural Police have recovered two additional hand grenades from Harpreet Singh, alias Happy or Milkha, a resident of Tarn Taran. With this recovery, the total number of grenades seized in the case has risen to four.According to preliminary investigations, Harpreet Singh was allegedly in direct contact with handlers from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and received the explosives through cross-border channels. Authorities suspect the weapons were intended for use in a larger terror plot targeting Punjab.A case has been registered at Police Station Gharinda, Amritsar, and investigations are underway to…

01 Oct

Amritsar Police Crack Illegal Tramadol Supply Chain, Arrest One

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Amritsar, October 1, 2025: Amritsar Rural Police have dealt a major blow to an illegal pharmaceutical drug network by seizing 1,08,000 Tramadol tablets. Authorities arrested Jobanjit Singh, also known as Joban, who was traveling in a car, and recovered a Glock pistol with five live rounds along with a mobile phone.An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act and Arms Act at PS Beas. Investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the drugs and dismantle the wider network by identifying all forward and backward connections.The Punjab Police reaffirmed their determination to curb drug trafficking and maintain a safe,…

22 Sep

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Hawala Network, Three Arrested

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled an organised arms and hawala network, arresting three suspects allegedly linked to cross-border illegal weapons supply. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of ten sophisticated firearms, including three PX5 .30 bore pistols, three Glock 9mm pistols, one Beretta 9mm pistol, and three .30 bore pistols, along with ₹2.5 lakh in hawala money.Officials said preliminary investigations suggest the accused were in contact with handlers based in Pakistan through social media platforms to procure and circulate illegal arms. Police believe the weapons were meant to disrupt peace and harmony in Punjab.A case has…

25 May

Two Shooters from Krishna Gang Held in Harjinder Singh Murder Case; Three More Suspects Identified

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Amritsar, May 25, 2025 – In a breakthrough in the Harjinder Singh murder case, Amritsar Police on Sunday announced the arrest of two shooters affiliated with the Krishna Gang. The investigation has led to the identification of three additional suspects involved in the case: Amit, Gopi, and Karan Keera, who are currently absconding.According to senior police officials, the vehicle used in the execution of the crime has also been traced. The two arrested shooters were found in possession of two pistols and seven live cartridges. Interrogation of the accused is ongoing.Amritsar Police stated that efforts are being intensified to apprehend…