Amritsar Archives - Page 6 of 11

31 Oct

Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Network Busted in Amritsar; Seven Arrested, Cache of Weapons Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success against organised crime, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled a cross-border weapons smuggling network operating with links to Pakistan. Seven individuals, including a juvenile, have been taken into custody following an intelligence-driven operation that exposed the racket. The accused have been identified as Shamsher Singh alias Sima, Amandeep Singh alias Bobby, Balwinder Singh alias Kaka, Gurdev Singh, Karanpreet Singh, Harman Singh, and one minor, all residents of Amritsar. Police recovered a total of 15 sophisticated pistols — nine Glock 9mm handguns and six .30 bore pistols — from their possession. According to officials,…

21 Oct

Two Suspects Arrested with RPG in Amritsar, Punjab Police Thwart Terror Attack

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab, RPG

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major counter-terrorism success, the Amritsar Rural Police, in collaboration with central intelligence agencies, arrested two individuals suspected of planning a terrorist attack in the region. The accused, identified as Mehakdeep Singh (also known as Mehak) and Aditya (alias Adhi), were apprehended in Amritsar after authorities uncovered a dangerous weapon cache, including a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG). The RPG, a highly potent weapon commonly used in terror strikes, was seized in a preemptive operation. According to law enforcement sources, the weapon had been smuggled into India from Pakistan through a network coordinated by operatives linked to…

18 Oct

Fire Erupts on Moving Garib Rath Train Near Sirhind, Several Injured Amid Panic

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Garib Rath, Saharsa

Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): A major scare unfolded early Saturday morning when a fire broke out aboard the Saharsa-bound Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express shortly after it crossed Sirhind station in Punjab. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m., triggering chaos among passengers. The fire originated in coach G-19, where passengers first noticed smoke seeping through the windows and raising alarms. The train was brought to an emergency halt as the loco pilot immediately engaged the emergency brakes. Railway staff, assisted by local responders, managed to contain the blaze before it could spread to adjacent compartments. Although there were no fatalities, several…

14 Oct

Amritsar-Kabul direct flights to resume soon, says Afghan minister Amir Khan Muttaqi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmir Khan Muttaqi, Amritsar, Flights, Kabul

National Times Bureau :- The direct flights between Amritsar and Kabul are all set to resume soon, announced Afghanistan's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Monday. The announcement came during his interaction with Indian industry leaders at FICCI, New Delhi, which was chaired by Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney, who is also a member of the parliamentary standing committee of commerce and consultative committee of external affairs. The development has sparked hope for revival of economic and cultural ties between the two nations, long marred by geopolitical shifts. According to AAP MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, it is a historic…

13 Oct

SGPC presidential elections to be held on November 3

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2025, Amritsar, Elections, Punjab News, SGPC, Sikh

National Times Bureau :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee elections will be held on November 3. A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the SGPC's executive committee, which was presided over by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami. Elections will be held for the posts of President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, General Secretary, and 11 members of the Interim Committee. "The elections will be held on November 3 during the General House Session by members of the SGPC", said Harjinder Singh Dhami. The elections are conducted every year in November to elect…

10 Oct

3 Kg of High-Quality ‘Ice’ Seized in Major Anti-Drug Operation Near Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Big news, Ice drug, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In a major success against cross-border drug trafficking, the Amritsar Rural Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have jointly recovered 3 kilograms of high-purity ICE (methamphetamine) during a coordinated operation near village Bhaini Rajputan. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth several crores in the international market. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a “well-coordinated and swift action” between the police and BSF. The recovery was made during a surprise checking operation based on specific intelligence jointly developed by both agencies. An FIR has been…

08 Oct

Amritsar illuminates on Guru Ramdas Ji’s Parkash Purab, lakhs of devotees pay obeisance at Golden Temple

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Golden Temple

National Times Bureau :- On the auspicious occasion of Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad are paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib today. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has made elaborate preparations to facilitate the influx of devotees at the Golden Temple, ensuring smooth arrangements for accommodation, transport, and community services. The city of Amritsar is illuminating with festive lights radiating spiritual fervour, with every nnook and corner resonating with Gurbani. The devotees will celebrate the occassion with over one lakh earthen lamps and colourful candles along the sacred…

05 Oct

Punjab Police Foils Cross-Border Smuggling Attempt, Arms and Drugs Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab, Punjab Police

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success against transnational criminal activity, the Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police in Amritsar has exposed a cross-border network involved in smuggling arms and narcotics. Two suspects — Gurjant Singh and Gurvel Singh, both hailing from Tarn Taran — have been taken into custody during the operation. The crackdown, based on actionable intelligence, led to the recovery of 2.5 kilograms of heroin and five advanced pistols complete with magazines. Officials say the consignment had been smuggled from across the international border and was intended for distribution among criminal groups operating within Punjab. Preliminary interrogation…

23 Sep

Valmiki Organization Protests Against “Maha Valmiki” Trailer

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkshay Kumar, Amritsar, Maha Valmiki, Movie trailor, Protest, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- The Adi Valmiki Ambedkar Organization has strongly objected to the trailer of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film “Maha Valmiki.” The organization submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner, demanding that the trailer be removed from YouTube and the film banned. Sumit Kali, a leader of the organization, said that the trailer portrays Bhagwan Valmiki in a distorted manner, which has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Valmiki community. He further demanded that the community be given representation in the Censor Board to prevent such incidents in the future. The leaders warned that if no action is…

20 Sep

Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Operation Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested with Heroin and Cash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar: In a swift and targeted operation, the Amritsar Rural Police have unearthed a cross-border drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of a key suspect and the seizure of narcotics and illegal cash. The accused, identified as Shankar Singh, a resident of Guru Ki Wadali in Amritsar, was apprehended during the intelligence-led operation. Authorities recovered 6.286 kilograms of heroin, along with ₹4 lakh in suspected drug proceeds. According to police sources, Singh is believed to have maintained direct contact with international drug suppliers, indicating strong overseas links behind the smuggling racket. The consignment, likely smuggled in from across the…