Amritsar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Suspected Drone Activity Near Amritsar Airport Forces Diversion of Seven Flights

Suspected Drone Activity Near Amritsar Airport Forces Diversion of Seven Flights

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Air traffic at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar was disrupted late Sunday night after multiple suspected drone-like objects were noticed near the airport's operational area, prompting authorities to temporarily suspend flight operations and divert seven incoming flights. The incident was reported at around 10 pm, when suspicious flying objects were detected close to the runway. Given the potential risk to aircraft, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) authorities halted landing operations as a precautionary measure. Seven flights diverted amid security alert Officials said seven flights that were scheduled to land at Amritsar had to…
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Amritsar Rural Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Network, Two Held With 15 Pistols and 5 Kg Heroin

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Network, Two Held With 15 Pistols and 5 Kg Heroin

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Network, Two Held With 15 Pistols and 5 Kg Heroin Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Rural Police have claimed a significant success in their ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal weapons, with the arrest of two alleged members of a cross-border smuggling network and the recovery of 15 illegal pistols and 5 kg of heroin. According to officials, the operation has exposed a suspected network with links extending beyond India. Preliminary investigation indicates that the arrested individuals were allegedly in touch with handlers based abroad and were receiving consignments of narcotics and firearms before…
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Drone-Like Objects Trigger Alert at Amritsar Airport, Seven Flights Diverted

Drone-Like Objects Trigger Alert at Amritsar Airport, Seven Flights Diverted

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Security was stepped up at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar after unidentified flying objects were reportedly noticed close to the runway late Sunday night, prompting an immediate response from airport authorities and security agencies. The alert was raised at around 10 pm, when Air Traffic Control personnel observed what appeared to be drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-like objects moving near the airport's operational zone. As the objects were seen in the vicinity of the runway, authorities temporarily stopped the landing of incoming aircraft as a precaution. Seven flights bound for Amritsar were…
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