Amritsar

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

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

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…
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Class 12 Student Shot Dead in Amritsar; Probe Underway

Class 12 Student Shot Dead in Amritsar; Probe Underway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Gunrunning Network, Seize Weapons Cache

Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Gunrunning Network, Seize Weapons Cache

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A coordinated operation by the Punjab Police has uncovered an illegal arms supply chain with links across the international border, resulting in multiple arrests in Amritsar. Law enforcement officials confirmed that three suspects and a minor were taken into custody during the कार्रवाई, which also led to the recovery of several high-grade firearms, live ammunition and a two-wheeler allegedly used in the movement of the contraband. Investigators believe the group maintained contact with operatives based in Pakistan, using online platforms to coordinate the transfer of weapons. The consignments were reportedly dropped at fixed نقاط near the Attari…
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Amritsar Police Foil Suspected Terror Bid, IED Recovered; Foreign Links Under Probe

Amritsar Police Foil Suspected Terror Bid, IED Recovered; Foreign Links Under Probe

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A major security scare was averted in Punjab after the Amritsar Rural Police detained a man allegedly carrying an improvised explosive device (IED), officials said on Friday. The arrest followed actionable intelligence inputs about suspicious movement in the region. Acting swiftly, police teams intercepted the suspect, who was reportedly attempting to dispose of the explosive after collecting it from the Ramdas belt. The device was seized on the spot, and a criminal case has been registered. Early investigations have pointed towards possible cross-border connections, with suspicion falling on Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence. Sources within the investigation revealed that…
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Amritsar police station blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility, letter goes viral

Amritsar police station blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility, letter goes viral

Gurpreet Singh :- A letter claiming responsibility for a blast at a police station in the Ajnala area of Amritsar is going viral on social media. The letter states that the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA) carried out a grenade attack on a police station in Ajnala on March 30 and has claimed responsibility for it. However We does not independently verity the purported post.   There has been no official confirmation of this claim so far. The police have launched investigation into the matter and are also closely examining the information circulating on social media. Police officials said that all aspects…
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