Amritsar

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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Daylight Shooting in Amritsar Leaves Man Dead, Police Launch Probe

Daylight Shooting in Amritsar Leaves Man Dead, Police Launch Probe

Gurpreet Singh :- In a shocking incident that has raised concerns over law and order, a 35-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight on Monday in the outskirts of Amritsar. The victim, identified as Sohna Singh, had reportedly left his home for work as part of his daily routine when he was attacked by unidentified assailants. According to initial reports, the incident occurred near Rajatal village in the Attari area. Eyewitnesses stated that the attackers opened fire on the victim while he was on his way, leaving him critically injured. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot before…
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Cross-Border Drug Network Busted in Amritsar; Two Arrested with 5 Kg Heroin, Probe Expands

Cross-Border Drug Network Busted in Amritsar; Two Arrested with 5 Kg Heroin, Probe Expands

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough against transnational drug trafficking, authorities in Amritsar have dismantled a key narcotics module, arresting two individuals and recovering 5 kilograms of heroin from their possession. The operation is part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at curbing the flow of drugs from across the border into India. Preliminary investigations have revealed links between the गिरफ्तार accused and handlers based in Pakistan, along with connections to an international network facilitating the smuggling of narcotics. Officials indicated that the recovered consignment was part of a larger supply chain being operated through cross-border channels. A case has…
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SGPC Marks Guru Har Rai’s Gurta Gaddi Day as Environment Day, Urges Devotees to Plant Trees

SGPC Marks Guru Har Rai’s Gurta Gaddi Day as Environment Day, Urges Devotees to Plant Trees

Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee celebrated the Gurta Gaddi Day of Guru Har Rai as Environment Day, organising a series of religious and awareness activities at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall, associated with Sri Darbar Sahib. The occasion was marked by the culmination of an Akhand Path, followed by devotional kirtan and ardas, with the congregation also listening to the hukamnama from the sanctum. Addressing the gathering, Sikh clergy highlighted Guru Har Rai’s deep connection with nature, recalling how he established lush gardens at Kiratpur Sahib to promote environmental harmony. They emphasised that the Guru’s teachings…
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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network, arresting six accused allegedly linked with Pakistan-based smugglers. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the police conducted a coordinated operation that led to the seizure of six sophisticated pistols, including rare foreign-made models, 60 live cartridges and approximately 3.513 kg of heroin. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were operating under the directions of handlers across the border and were involved in supplying illegal arms and narcotics near the Indo-Pak border region. The network is believed to be part of a larger…
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