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20 Nov

RSS leader’s grandson murder case: Ferozepur police arrest third accused after brief encounter

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabEncounter, Murder case, Punjab, Punjab Police, RSS

National Times Bureau :- The Ferozepur police have arrested the third accused in the murder case of Naveen Kumar, the grandson of senior RSS leader Dina Nath. Naveen was shot dead on November 16 in Mochi Bazaar. According to Ferozepur SSP Bhupinder Singh, the arrested suspect has been identified as Jatin Kali. The police received information late at night that Kali was moving around in the city. A CIA team immediately set up a checkpoint on Arifke Road. When officials signalled him to stop, Kali attempted to flee on his motorcycle. On seeing the police, he opened fire, with one bullet…

17 Nov

Batala Police Neutralise Key Gangster Linked to Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Group

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBatala, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough against organised crime, Batala Police have gunned down another major gangster identified as Manik, who was reportedly associated with the notorious Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. Police sources confirm that Manik was also a prime suspect in the murder of Deep Cheema, which took place on November 2. Authorities revealed that two accused involved in the Cheema murder case had already been arrested earlier, while the identities of three additional suspects have been established. Further investigations are underway, and police teams continue to intensify operations to dismantle the gang’s network in the region. The…

06 Nov

Suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar Sent to Five-Day CBI Custody

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCBI custody, corruption probe, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, November 6, 2025 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted a five-day extension of custody for suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in connection with an ongoing corruption probe. The CBI court in Chandigarh approved the agency’s request after it argued that further interrogation was necessary to uncover key details in the case.Bhullar, who was earlier arrested on October 16, faces serious allegations of corruption and possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Investigators claim to have recovered large amounts of cash, gold jewellery, and property-related documents from premises linked to him. The…

02 Nov

Chandigarh Press Club Condemns Police Action Blocking Newspaper Distribution in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh Press Club, newspaper distribution, press freedom, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, November 2, 2025 — The Chandigarh Press Club on Sunday condemned the police action of stopping vehicles carrying newspapers across several districts of Punjab, calling it a serious assault on press freedom and an attempt to restrict the free flow of information.According to the Press Club, newspaper distribution across the state was severely hampered due to intensive police checks on vehicles transporting publications. In some areas, vehicles were reportedly taken to police stations, leading to harassment of delivery staff and delays in newspaper circulation.Incidents of disruption were reported from multiple districts, including Gurdaspur, Patiala, Amritsar, and Hoshiarpur, where newspaper…

21 Oct

Fake Video Targeting Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Traced to Canada-Based Accused

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, cyber crime, fake video, Jagman Samra, Punjab Police

Mohali, October 21 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has become the target of a smear campaign after a fake video surfaced online, allegedly created to malign his image. Police investigations have identified the accused as Jagman Samra, a native of Sangrur district currently residing in British Columbia, Canada.Following a detailed probe, the Mohali Cyber Cell registered an FIR against Samra under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. The case has been filed under Sections 340(2), 353(1) & (2), 351(2), and 336(4) of the BNS, officials confirmed.According to police, Samra uploaded the fake…

12 Oct

Crackdown on Organized Crime: AGTF Punjab Arrests Two Bambiha Gang Operatives

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAGTF Punjab, Bambiha Gang, firearms recovery, organized crime, Punjab Police

Barnala, Punjab, October 12, 2025: In a significant blow to organized crime in the state, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, working alongside Barnala Police, arrested two operatives of the Davinder Bambiha Gang and recovered six firearms, officials said on Sunday. This operation is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ongoing initiative to strengthen law and order across Punjab.The arrested individuals have been identified as Sandeep Singh, hailing from Hanumangarh in Rajasthan, and Sekher, a resident of Kaithal in Haryana. Police seized one PX5 pistol, one .30 bore pistol, four .32 bore pistols, and 19 live cartridges. A Maruti…

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…

09 Oct

Punjab Police bust BKI terror module, recover 2.5kg IED from two operatives

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab Police

National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar counter-intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module operated by UK-based handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai on the directions of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh Rinda. The Jalandhar counter-intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module and recovered 2.5kg of improvised explosive device/RDX and a remote control, police said on Thursday. (X) Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the two operatives, Gurjinder Singh and Diwan Singh, were apprehended from Jalandhar and 2.5kg of improvised explosive device/RDX and a remote control were recovered from them. “Preliminary…

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…

01 Oct

Amritsar Police Crack Illegal Tramadol Supply Chain, Arrest One

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar Police, illegal drug network, Punjab Police, Tramadol seizure

Amritsar, October 1, 2025: Amritsar Rural Police have dealt a major blow to an illegal pharmaceutical drug network by seizing 1,08,000 Tramadol tablets. Authorities arrested Jobanjit Singh, also known as Joban, who was traveling in a car, and recovered a Glock pistol with five live rounds along with a mobile phone.An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act and Arms Act at PS Beas. Investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the drugs and dismantle the wider network by identifying all forward and backward connections.The Punjab Police reaffirmed their determination to curb drug trafficking and maintain a safe,…