Amritsar Archives - Page 5 of 11

05 Jan

AAP sarpanch killing: Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD questions deteriorating law and order in state

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAAP, Amritsar, Bhagwant Mann, Murder, Sarpanch

National Times Bureau :- A day after chilling murder of Aam Aadmi Party's sitting sarpanch Jarmail Singh was shot dead at a wedding ceremony, gangster Dony Bal has claimed responsibility for the killing. The post, allegedly made by gang members Doni Bal, Prabh Dasuwal, Mohabbat Randhawa accused the sarpanch of bribing the police of Rs 35 lakh and getting his house demolished. While the authenticity of the post could not be independently verified, the police said they were aware of the social media claim and were investigating all angles, including gang rivalry. Jarmal Singh, the sarpanch of Valtoha village in…

23 Dec

Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Drugs, Heroin, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav disclosed that Punjab Police ANTF Punjab (Border Range), in coordination with BSF, has recovered a quantity of suspected heroin weighing approximately 12.050 Kg near Village Dalleke, PS Lopoke, following inputs about drone movement. He said that a case is being registered, and a preliminary investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages using technical evidence and human intelligence.

19 Dec

Poor Visibility Grounds Outbound Flights at Amritsar, Passengers Face Overnight Delays

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Severe fog blanketed Amritsar late Thursday, leading to significant disruption at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport as multiple flights were delayed or cancelled due to low visibility conditions. Officials said visibility levels dropped sharply after nightfall, forcing airlines to halt departures for both domestic and international routes. Several aircraft scheduled to fly out after 9 pm remained grounded for hours, while a Kuala Lumpur-bound service was cancelled. Flights headed to Gulf destinations, including Doha, were also affected, with passengers asked to wait for revised departure schedules. Arriving flights, however, were less impacted. Some inbound aircraft…

18 Dec

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Drug and Arms Smuggling Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant operation targeting organized crime, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have arrested three individuals involved in trafficking heroin and illegal firearms, recovering 4.5 kilograms of heroin and a pistol, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed. Investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with an overseas handler via social media platforms, following instructions to transport and supply heroin and illegal arms across multiple locations in Punjab. The network is believed to have cross-border connections, highlighting the international dimension of the crime. An FIR has been lodged at PS Gate Hakima under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances…

12 Dec

Amritsar Schools Evacuated Following Bomb Threat Emails

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Panic swept through several private schools in Amritsar on Friday after multiple institutions reported receiving bomb threat emails. Students were evacuated as a precaution, and parents were asked to collect their children immediately. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that suspicious emails had been sent to schools both within the city and in nearby rural areas. “We have deployed Gazetted Officers at each affected school, and thorough anti-sabotage inspections are being carried out to ensure the safety of everyone on campus,” he said. The Cyber Police Station is actively investigating the source of the emails to track…

04 Dec

Two killed, several injured in massive bus-tipper collision on Amritsar-Batala road

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAccident, Amritsar

National Times Bureau :- According to DSP Dharminder Kalyan, a private bus collided with a tipper truck that took a sudden U-turn near the village. Senior superintendent of police, Amritsar Rural, Suhail Qasim Mir initially informed that one person died in the accident. Notably police managed to seize the tipper, however driver fled the scene

26 Nov

Two Terror Suspects Held Near Indo-Pak Border; IED Recovered in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, ED

National Times Bureau :- In a late-night operation on Tuesday, Amritsar Police arrested two terror suspects and recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) from the Indo-Pakistan border region. The search for additional suspects is underway, while officials have avoided detailed comments as the operation was still in progress at the time of reporting. Police had received inputs suggesting that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, had resumed sending explosives to India following the recent Delhi blasts. Acting on the alert, security was tightened along the border, and patrolling was significantly increased. According to sources, two suspected terrorists left their homes on a…

24 Nov

Punjab Assembly Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as ‘Holy Cities’ on Historic Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Holy Cities, Punjab Assembly, Talwandi Sabo

Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 24 — The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Sunday unanimously approved a landmark resolution recognising Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as “Holy Cities,” marking a significant cultural and spiritual moment for the state.The special session, held at Sri Anandpur Sahib to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, saw rare unity across political parties as members supported the resolution introduced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The three towns, each tied closely to Sikh history, will now be governed under stricter cultural norms. The sale and consumption of liquor, tobacco and meat will be…

20 Nov

Wanted Shooter Killed in Late-Night Amritsar Encounter; Police Probe Cross-Border Angle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A late-night police operation on Wednesday ended with the death of an alleged gangster believed to have ties to criminal syndicates abroad and operatives across the Pakistan border. The man, identified as Harjinder Singh alias “Harry,” was fatally shot after a confrontation with an anti-gangster unit on the city’s outskirts. According to Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, officers had received intelligence that Harry and an associate were preparing to carry out a contract killing in Amritsar. A team deployed to intercept them came under fire, prompting police to retaliate. Harry was hit during the exchange and died…

15 Nov

Punjab Govt Suspends Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh for Laxity in Anti-Gangster Operations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab News, SSP, Suspend

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has suspended Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh after reports indicated serious lapses in action against rising gangster activities in the district. Officials revealed that several major cases did not receive timely attention, raising concerns over weak law enforcement and ineffective steps to curb organised crime. Taking note of these failures, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered immediate suspension, signalling a zero-tolerance approach towards negligence. CM Mann stated that maintaining law and order is the government’s top priority and warned that any officer showing carelessness in the ongoing crackdown on gangsters will face strict consequences.…