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16 Jun

Punjab Government Promotes 70 Officers to DSP Rank, DGP Hails Leadership and Service

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Chandigarh, June 16 — In a major development aimed at strengthening the leadership structure of the Punjab Police, 70 officers have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The promotions have been granted by the Punjab Government as recognition of the officers’ dedication, discipline, and long-standing service to the people of the state.The elevation marks not just a step up in rank but a deeper responsibility to lead with integrity, professionalism, and purpose. The move is being seen as a vote of confidence in the leadership abilities of these officers as they now prepare to take…

07 Jun

Punjab Police seeks from Tinder details about account suspected to be linked to Amritpal Singh

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Chandigarh, Jun 7: Punjab Police has sought information from dating app Tinder about an account suspected to be linked with radical preacher and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh who has been booked in the murder of a Sikh activist. In a communication to Tinder the Faridkot police said it was probing the murder case of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau who was shot dead on October 9 last year while returning home from the village Gurdwara on his motorcycle. Nau was a member of the radical outfit Waris Punjab De headed by Amritpal Singh. Punjab Director General of Police…

03 Jun

Punjab Police Nab ISI-Linked Suspect in Tarn Taran During Joint Intelligence Operation

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Tarn Taran (National Times): In a joint intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police have arrested a man suspected of having links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), raising alarm over potential cross-border threats. The arrest was made in Tarn Taran, where local police, acting on actionable inputs from Counter-Intelligence Punjab, apprehended Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, a resident of Mohalla Rodupur, Gali Nazar Singh Wali. Confirming the arrest, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) stated that Gagandeep Singh had been in communication with ISI operatives, suggesting a serious security concern. The operation was part of an ongoing effort to dismantle anti-national networks active within…

28 May

Punjab Police Crack Down on Drug Smugglers: 141 Held, 90 FIRs Registered in Statewide Operation Across 126 Railway Stations

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CHANDIGARH, May 28: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 88th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at 126 Railway Stations across the state. The operation was carried out in all the 28 Police districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav. Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally monitoring this state-level operation, said that all the CPs/SSPs were asked to…

16 May

Punjab Police Busts Major Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Module, Seizes 85 Kg Heroin

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Amritsar, May 16, 2025: In the largest drug seizure of the year, Tarn Taran Police have dismantled a significant international narco-smuggling network operated by a UK-based handler and controlled by Pakistan’s ISI. The bust led to the arrest of Amarjot Singh from Jota Sandhu village, Amritsar Rural, and the recovery of 85 kilograms of heroin.The module was reportedly run by a drug trafficker named Lalli, operating from the United Kingdom, in collaboration with Pakistan-based handlers. Amarjot Singh, acting as their India-based operative, was receiving consignments and distributing drugs across Punjab. Authorities revealed that his residence in Bhittewad village served as…

04 May

Punjab CM Lauds Police for Foiling Espionage Plot, Calls It Proud Moment for State

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Chandigarh, May 4 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann praised the Punjab Police on Sunday for successfully arresting individuals involved in espionage, calling the operation a benchmark in effective policing and a blow to anti-national conspiracies.In an official statement, the Chief Minister hailed the arrests as a significant victory against threats targeting India’s unity, integrity, and sovereignty. He emphasized that Punjab, being a border state, bears an immense responsibility in protecting national interests and that the state police have consistently risen to this challenge.Mann described the police action as a commendable move and a matter of immense pride for…

02 May

Patiala Fake Encounter Case: High Court Seeks Replies from Punjab Govt, CBI Over Alleged Police Killing

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Chandigarh, May 2, 2025: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to the Punjab Government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a petition alleging a fake police encounter in Patiala, demanding their responses before the next hearing scheduled for the first week of July.The petition, filed by advocate Navkiran Singh on behalf of the deceased’s family, claims that Jaspreet Singh, a resident of Nabha, was killed in a staged encounter by the Patiala Police on March 12 in connection with a child abduction case.According to the victim's family, Jaspreet had already surrendered to the police when…

01 May

Punjab Police Bust Major Heroin Racket; Key Smuggler Linked to Pakistan-Based Network Arrested

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Amritsar, May 1, 2025 – In a major crackdown on transnational drug trafficking, the Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police has busted a sophisticated narcotics smuggling network linked to Pakistan-based handlers. The network was reportedly being operated by a foreign-based smuggler named Jassa, with significant support from his India-based associate.Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav revealed that Jodhbir Singh, alias Jodha, a resident of Amritsar Rural, played a crucial role in executing drug deliveries and laundering proceeds. Working under instructions from across the border, Jodha allegedly retrieved heroin consignments and facilitated their distribution across different states in India.Investigations…

18 Apr

ISI-Linked Terrorist Happy Passia’s Arrest in US Marks Big Win for Punjab Police

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Chandigarh, April 18, 2025 — Fugitive terrorist Harpreet Singh, known as Happy Passia, has been arrested in Sacramento, USA, in a major breakthrough for Indian law enforcement. Passia, wanted in multiple terror cases across Punjab, was tracked down with the help of the FBI and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, acting on inputs from the FBI’s New Delhi office.Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav described the arrest as a “major milestone” in the state’s ongoing war against terrorism. Passia is known to have strong links with Pakistan’s ISI and the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International. He is accused of being the…

14 Apr

Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa Issued Appearance Notice by Punjab Police Over Explosive Claim in TV Interview

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Mohali (National Times): Punjab Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has been issued an appearance notice by the SAS Nagar Police, summoning him for questioning on Saturday at 12 PM at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Phase 7. The notice, served under FIR No. 19 dated 13/04/2025, cites sections 353(2) and 197(1)D of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The action is linked to Bajwa's recent statement during a television interview, where he claimed that “50 hand grenades had entered Punjab, 18 were used in blasts, and 32 remain unaccounted for.” The statement sparked immediate political and…