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13 Oct

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Alleged ISI-Linked Arms Network, Solve Khasa Cantonment Blast Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Rural Police have claimed a breakthrough in their crackdown on illegal arms and explosives, dismantling an alleged Pakistan ISI-backed supply network and apprehending three suspects. The police have also reported solving the May 2026 improvised explosive device (IED) blast case near Army Cantonment Khasa, with two people arrested in connection with the incident. According to Punjab Police, the operation led to the recovery of a pistol and a hand grenade. Investigators suspect that the network had links with smugglers operating from abroad and alleged operatives associated with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Investigation Focuses on Cross-Border Links…

10 Oct

Four Held as Amritsar Rural Police Uncover Illegal Arms and Opium Trade; M16 Rifle Among Seizures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Rural Police have arrested four people after uncovering two alleged networks involved in the illegal supply of firearms and narcotics. The police action resulted in the seizure of 15 kg of opium, nine illegal pistols, an M16 rifle and 25 live cartridges. The operation has raised concerns over the alleged links between local criminal networks and smugglers based abroad. Preliminary findings suggest that the accused were connected to foreign-based smugglers and were allegedly involved in arranging illegal weapons. Investigators are examining these suspected connections to determine the extent of the network’s operations. Separate cases have been…

04 Oct

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Illegal Arms Network, Recover AK-47 and Hand Grenades

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Rural Police have arrested a person in connection with an alleged illegal weapons supply network and recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, live ammunition and two hand grenades, officials said. The operation was carried out as part of the police crackdown on the movement and supply of illegal arms and explosives. According to the preliminary findings, the arrested suspect allegedly had links with smugglers operating from outside India and was involved in arranging illegal weapons. Police said the recovery includes one AK-47 rifle along with a magazine, live cartridges and two hand grenades. The seizure has…

02 Oct

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Two Arms and Drug Supply Networks, Four Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Rural Police have claimed a major success against illegal arms and narcotics trafficking with the arrest of four accused and the recovery of 10 kilograms of heroin and 10 illegal pistols. According to police, the operation uncovered two separate networks allegedly involved in the movement of drugs and firearms. Preliminary findings indicate that the arrested suspects may have been operating in connection with smugglers based overseas. Investigators suspect the accused were involved in arranging both narcotics and illegal weapons, though further questioning is underway to establish the extent of their activities and identify other people linked…

30 Sep

Amritsar Police Bust Three Drug, Arms Networks; Five Held, Heroin and Pistols Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant operation against organised drug trafficking and illegal arms distribution, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled three suspected networks and arrested five people, recovering a sizeable cache of narcotics, firearms and ammunition. According to the police, the operation led to the seizure of 13 pistols, 3.267 kilograms of heroin and 22 live cartridges. Preliminary inquiries indicate that the arrested individuals were allegedly involved in supplying illegal weapons and narcotics. Separate First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered at D-Division Police Station and Chheharta Police Station in Amritsar in connection with the seizures. Investigators are now…

26 Sep

Amritsar ASI Shooting Case: Wanted Accused Dies in Police Encounter, Two Cops Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

A 19-year-old man wanted in connection with the shooting of an Assistant Sub-Inspector was killed during a gunfight with police in Kandowal village on Saturday, officials said. The accused, Karanbir Singh alias Nandi, was located by a joint team of Jhander police and CIA personnel after officers received information about his presence in the area. Police said Karanbir was riding a motorcycle near a drain when officers attempted to intercept him. According to the police account, he responded by opening fire, following which the police team returned fire. Karanbir sustained bullet injuries to his leg and chest. He was rushed…

19 Sep

CCTV TRAIL EMERGES IN AMRITSAR ASI HARJIT SINGH KILLING; POLICE TRACK ACTIVA-BORNE SUSPECTS

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Investigators probing the killing of Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjit Singh are examining CCTV footage showing two suspected assailants travelling on an Activa scooter shortly before the officer was shot dead during his night duty. Harjit Singh, who was posted with the Gate Hakima police, was attacked near the Bhagtanwala grain market early Friday. Police said the officer had reached the Dana Mandi area for duty around 9.30 pm on Thursday. CCTV analysis showed the movement of two suspects on an Activa at around 12.32 am, while the emergency control room received information about the shooting at…

18 Sep

Air India Express Suspends Eight Crew Members After Delayed Post-Flight Declaration

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAir India, Amritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Air India Express has suspended eight members of the crew of a Dubai-Amritsar flight for three months after they reportedly failed to complete a mandatory post-flight declaration within the prescribed time limit, sources said. The incident took place on August 2, 2026, following the arrival of an Air India Express flight from Dubai at Amritsar. Under the airline’s prescribed procedures, crew members are required to complete a post-flight declaration within two hours of landing. However, the eight-member crew reportedly submitted the declaration 35 minutes beyond the stipulated deadline. According to sources, the declaration was eventually completed two…

15 Sep

PUNJAB BRACES FOR MORE RAIN AS TEMPERATURES EASE; 18 DISTRICTS UNDER WATCH

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Moga, Mohali, Nawanshahr, Punjab, Ropar, Tarn Taran

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Another spell of rain is likely across Punjab on Tuesday, with 18 districts expected to receive light to moderate showers as cloudy conditions persist over Chandigarh. The latest weather assessment indicates that temperatures have eased across the state, with the maximum temperature falling by 1.3 degrees Celsius. Despite the decline, readings remain close to the seasonal average. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 36°C. Rain or thundershowers are likely in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ropar, Mohali, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ferozepur, Moga, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala. Ropar Gets 23.5 mm Rain The…

10 Sep

Major Arms Conduit Dismantled in Amritsar as Police Intercept Trio Carrying AK-47 Assault Rifles

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAK-47, Amritsar, arms bust, arms trafficking, Chheharta, Gaurav Yadav, Punjab Police, weapons seizure

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh) — In a major tactical breakthrough against organized crime and illicit weapon pipelines, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police apprehended three men on Thursday and confiscated a lethal cache of military-grade firearms, including two AK-47 assault rifles. Special enforcement teams acting on precise intelligence intercepted the suspects within the border district, recovering three detachable box magazines and 50 rounds of live operational ammunition alongside the assault weapons. The preventative operation was launched to neutralize an active supply channel before the armaments could be distributed to regional criminal syndicates operating across Punjab. Preliminary questioning has revealed that the detained individuals…