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07 May

Amritpal Singh’s Mother Stops CM Mann’s Convoy in Amritsar, Demands Transfer of Detainees to Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Big news, Cm bhagwant maan, mother, Mp Amritpal Singh

Gurpreet Singh :- Amritsar witnessed dramatic scenes on Thursday during Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s visit when Balwinder Kaur, mother of Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, approached the Chief Minister’s convoy and raised questions over the continued detention of her son and other youths outside Punjab. According to sources, the incident took place while the Chief Minister’s cavalcade was passing through parts of the city. Balwinder Kaur managed to reach near the convoy and urged the Punjab government to bring the detainees back to jails within the state. She questioned why Punjabi youths were still being kept away from their…

07 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to Reach Amritsar Today on Second Day of Shukrana Yatra

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Anti-Beadbi Law, Bhagwant Mann, Golden Temple, Punjab politics, Shukrana Yatra, Sri Darbar Sahib

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s four-day "Shukrana Yatra" is scheduled to reach the holy city of Amritsar today, May 7, 2026. Setting out from his official residence in Jalandhar this morning, the Chief Minister is traveling through Adampur and Baba Bakala as part of a statewide thanksgiving journey. He is expected to arrive at the Golden Gate in New Amritsar around midday before proceeding to the Golden Temple to pay obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib. This spiritual journey is intended to express gratitude to the Almighty for the successful implementation of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru…

06 May

Security Heightened in Punjab After Back-to-Back Explosions Near Sensitive Sites

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Jalandhar, Punjab

Jalandhar/Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A state-wide alert has been issued across Punjab following two closely timed explosions near high-security zones in Jalandhar and Amritsar, prompting an intensive investigation by police and security agencies. The first incident took place outside the Punjab Frontier headquarters of the Border Security Force in Jalandhar, where a parked scooter suddenly caught fire and exploded, causing alarm among locals. Though early reports pointed to a mechanical fault, sources now indicate that investigators are examining the possibility of an improvised explosive device being involved. Police teams swiftly sealed off the area and began collecting evidence. Surveillance footage from…

03 May

Amritsar Police Break Up Cross-Border Arms Ring with Arrest of Four Suspects

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Arrests, Glock, Police, Smuggling, Weapons

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have successfully dismantled a major cross-border arms smuggling module, marking a significant win for regional security. During the operation, four individuals were taken into custody following the recovery of seven sophisticated pistols. The haul included two high-end Glock 9mm pistols manufactured in Austria and five .30 bore pistols, four of which originated from China. This successful raid highlights the ongoing vigilance of local law enforcement in addressing the influx of illicit weaponry into the province. Initial investigations indicate a digital dimension to this criminal enterprise, as the suspects were reportedly in contact with…

03 May

Class 12 Student Shot Dead in Amritsar; Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab, Shot Dead, Student

Gurpreet Singh :- A young student was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Mahisampura Road under the jurisdiction of Mehta police station late last night, sending shockwaves through the area. The deceased has been identified as Amarjot Singh, the only son of his family and a Class 12 student. According to preliminary information, the motive behind the crime remains unclear. Police initially received information about a road accident. However, when the Station House Officer (SHO) of Mehta police station along with a team reached the spot, the youth was already dead. During the investigation, bullet injuries were found on the…

28 Apr

7-year-old girl killed in truck-Activa collision in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending7Year old, Accident, Amritsar, Death, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- A tragic road accident in Amritsar claimed the life of a seven-year-old girl after a collision between a truck and an Activa at Maqboolpura Chowk. The incident, which occurred earlier in the day, has left the local community in shock and mourning. According to police, information about the accident was received shortly before their arrival, following which a team rushed to the spot. Police officer Amandeep Kaur said the impact of the collision left the child critically injured, leading to her death at the scene. The victim has been identified as Moni, a resident of the Cheema…

27 Apr

Border Vigilance Thwarts Drone Drop Bid, Narcotics Recovered in Amritsar Sector

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Security forces successfully intercepted a suspected drone-led smuggling attempt along the international border in Amritsar, recovering narcotics and an unmanned aerial vehicle during a late-night operation. Officials said personnel stationed near the Kalam Dogar border area noticed unusual aerial movement and immediately activated response protocols. Troops of the Border Security Force opened fire to disrupt the drone’s movement, forcing it to drop its payload before retreating. A coordinated search of nearby farmland led to the seizure of a drone along with around 535 grams of suspected heroin. Preliminary findings indicate that the consignment was intended to be…

18 Apr

Punjab Police Busts International Drug Racket, Seizes Over 64 Kg Heroin in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Big news, DGP Punjab, Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Punjab Police has dismantled an international drug smuggling network in a joint operation carried out by the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, and Counter Intelligence Punjab. Two suspects were arrested during the operation, and 64.62 kilograms of heroin was recovered from their possession near Mahal village in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the network had links with foreign-based handlers as well as traffickers operating from across the border in Pakistan. Officials said the racket was involved in smuggling narcotics into India and distributing…

16 Apr

Lamp Sparks Blaze in Ajnala, House Gutted; Two Vehicles Destroyed, Loss Pegged at ₹50 Lakh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- A major fire incident was reported from the Ajnala area of Amritsar, where a residential property near Fatehgarh Churian Road was completely gutted after flames reportedly erupted from a ceremonial lamp lit at a religious spot inside the house. The blaze spread rapidly, leaving the family with little time to respond and resulting in extensive damage to the structure. According to the affected family, the fire originated from a lamp placed at a ‘Peeran di jagah’ (a sacred space within the house), which quickly escalated and engulfed the entire building. Two vehicles parked inside the premises were…

14 Apr

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Network, Three Held with Six Pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant operation against illegal arms trafficking, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have uncovered a cross-border smuggling racket, arresting three individuals and seizing six advanced pistols from their possession. According to preliminary findings, the accused were allegedly in touch with Pakistan-based handlers through social media platforms. These connections were reportedly used to coordinate the movement of illegal weapons across the border, which were later distributed to criminal elements in different parts of Punjab. Police officials stated that the recovered weapons were part of a larger supply chain, indicating the presence of an organised network operating with both…