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Prime Accused Nabbed in Grenade Attack on BJP Leader Kalia, Punjab CM Hails Police for Breakthrough

Prime Accused Nabbed in Grenade Attack on BJP Leader Kalia, Punjab CM Hails Police for Breakthrough

Chandigarh, April 12, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday lauded the Punjab Police for cracking the grenade attack case involving BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia. The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, in coordination with central agencies and the Delhi Police, arrested Saidul Ameen — the prime accused — from Uttar Pradesh.Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, confirmed the arrest and praised the joint operation for its swift execution.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), CM Mann applauded the police for their courage and efficiency. “Punjab Police once again proved that it is one of the most brilliant police forces in…
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Punjab Police Dismantles Narco-Terror Module; Father-Son Duo Among Four Arrested with 4 kg Heroin

Punjab Police Dismantles Narco-Terror Module; Father-Son Duo Among Four Arrested with 4 kg Heroin

Chandigarh (National Times): In a major crackdown on drug trafficking under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has dismantled a narco-terror module operating in Punjab. The operation led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of 4 kg of heroin, according to Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, on Sunday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh and his son Navjot Singh, both residents of Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar; Aniket, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar; and Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, from Sheron village…
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Punjab Police Begin Peaceful Clearance of Khanauri Border

Punjab Police Begin Peaceful Clearance of Khanauri Border

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025: Punjab Police, led by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Patiala Range Mandeep Singh Sidhu, have started clearing the Khanauri border, where farmers have been protesting for several months over agricultural reforms and Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantees. Farmers present at the site are being taken into custody as part of the process to reopen the border, which has been blocked since February as part of the ongoing farmers' agitation.Senior police officials confirmed that the government ordered the border's reopening following disruptions to traffic and trade in the region. The clearance operation began early in the morning,…
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Punjab Police Detain Farmer Leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher in Mohali

Punjab Police Detain Farmer Leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher in Mohali

Mohali, March 19, 2025 — In a significant development, Punjab Police detained prominent farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher in Mohali on Wednesday. The detentions occurred as the leaders were returning from a meeting with the Central Government, sparking concerns among farmer organizations. The exact reasons for the detentions remain undisclosed, leading to widespread speculation and unrest among the farming community. Farmer groups have condemned the move, alleging it as an attempt to suppress their ongoing agitation. This incident is not isolated. In November 2024, Dallewal was detained ahead of a planned hunger strike advocating for a…
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Bikram Singh Majithia Interrogated for 8 Hours in Drug Case, Summoned Again

Bikram Singh Majithia Interrogated for 8 Hours in Drug Case, Summoned Again

Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia faced an intense eight-hour interrogation today by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Punjab Police in connection with a 2021 drug case. The questioning took place at the Patiala Police Lines, and the SIT has summoned Majithia for further questioning on Tuesday.Supreme Court's Directive Leads to InterrogationThe Supreme Court had ordered Majithia to cooperate with the investigation, directing him to appear before the SIT on March 17, 2025, at 11 am at their headquarters in Patiala. This directive came as part of ongoing efforts to investigate…
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Punjab Police to Bring Back 7 Aides of Amritpal Singh for Trial in Ajnala Attack Case

Punjab Police to Bring Back 7 Aides of Amritpal Singh for Trial in Ajnala Attack Case

Chandigarh, March 16, 2025 – Punjab Police is set to bring back seven key aides of Amritpal Singh from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to face trial in the Ajnala Police Station attack case, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed on Sunday. The seven men, detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for the past two years, will face formal arrest upon their return to Punjab.Identities of the Detainees RevealedThe seven individuals have been identified as:Basant Singh of Daulatpura Ucha in MogaBhagwant Singh (alias Pradhan Mantri Bajeke) of village Bajeke in MogaGurmeet Singh Gill (alias Gurmeet Bukkanwala) of village…
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Punjab Police Arrest 114 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown

Punjab Police Arrest 114 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – In a major push to eliminate drug trafficking, Punjab Police arrested 114 drug smugglers and registered 72 FIRs during a large-scale raid conducted at 557 locations across the state on Saturday. This marks the 15th consecutive day of the state's anti-drug campaign, "Yudh Nashian Virudh," initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The total number of arrests since the campaign began has now reached 1,936. Massive Seizure of Drugs and Cash The operation led to the seizure of 945 grams of heroin, 43 kg of poppy husk, and 3,098 intoxicant tablets, pills, and injections. Authorities…
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Punjab Police Arrest Three More BKI Operatives in Nanded Murder Case; Total Arrests Reach Six

Punjab Police Arrest Three More BKI Operatives in Nanded Murder Case; Total Arrests Reach Six

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025: In yet another major breakthrough in the ongoing Nanded murder case, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), SAS Nagar has arrested three more operatives of Pakistan based Babbar Khalsa International ( BKI) terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda backed by Pakistan’s ISI, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. Those arrested have been identified as Jagjit Singh alias Jaggi and Shubham Khelbude, both residents of Nanded in Maharashtra and Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa, a resident of Raipur in Ropar. Police teams have also recovered two weapons including one 12 bore pump-action…
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Punjab’s Drug Crackdown Continues: 118 Smugglers Arrested in Statewide Raids

Punjab’s Drug Crackdown Continues: 118 Smugglers Arrested in Statewide Raids

Chandigarh, March 12, 2025 – Punjab Police intensified its war on drugs under the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, with massive raids across the state for the 12th consecutive day. The operation resulted in the arrest of 118 drug smugglers and the registration of 71 FIRs.Major Results of the OperationOver the last 12 days, Punjab Police have arrested a total of 1,658 drug smugglers. In the latest round of raids at 543 locations, police teams recovered:994 grams of heroin4,633 intoxicant tablets, pills, and injections₹1.47 lakh in drug moneyThe coordinated raids were carried out under the directions of Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav…
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Punjab Police Nabs Gangster Malkit Manu After Shootout in Moga; Linked to Bambiha Gang

Punjab Police Nabs Gangster Malkit Manu After Shootout in Moga; Linked to Bambiha Gang

CHANDIGARH/MOGA, March 12: In a major breakthrough against organised crime amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab in a joint operation with Moga arrested an operative of foreign-based Gangster Gaurav alias Lucky Patyal and Davinderpal Singh alias Gopi Lahoria of Davinder Bambiha Gang after a brief exchange of fire  in Moga city, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The arrested accused has been identified as Malkit Singh alias Manu, a resident of Dosanjh Talwandi…
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