Punjab Police

8 Illegal Pistols Seized in Amritsar Amid Crackdown on Trans-Border Arms Smuggling
23 Jul

8 Illegal Pistols Seized in Amritsar Amid Crackdown on Trans-Border Arms Smuggling

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Amritsar (National Times): In a major crackdown on trans-border arms trafficking, the Amritsar Rural Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs, carried out two separate operations, one of them in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF Punjab), resulting in the seizure of eight illegal weapons and the arrest of four individuals. According to official sources, the recovered cache includes five pistols of .30 caliber and three 9mm pistols, along with their magazines. The accused are suspected to be part of a larger cross-border arms smuggling syndicate. FIRs have been registered at Police Station Gharinda, and further investigations are underway to…
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AGTF Punjab Foils Major Terror Plot Linked to Pakistan-Based BKI Operative Harwinder Rinda
09 Jul

AGTF Punjab Foils Major Terror Plot Linked to Pakistan-Based BKI Operative Harwinder Rinda

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, ,
Gurdaspur (National Times): In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab has successfully thwarted a major terror plot allegedly masterminded by Harwinder Singh alias Rinda, a top Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative currently based in Pakistan and believed to be acting with the support of Pakistan’s ISI. Acting on specific human intelligence, AGTF teams conducted a swift and targeted operation in a forested region of Gurdaspur, where they recovered a significant consignment of terrorist weaponry before it could be delivered to Rinda’s local operatives. Weapons Cache Recovered The operation led to the seizure of: 2 AK-47 rifles 16…
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Punjab Police Arrests Over 150 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown, Seizes Heroin and Opium
02 Jul

Punjab Police Arrests Over 150 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown, Seizes Heroin and Opium

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, July 2: Punjab Police arrested 156 alleged drug smugglers and seized significant quantities of narcotics in an extensive statewide operation on Wednesday, as part of the ongoing “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign aimed at eradicating drug trafficking and abuse from the state.The operation, conducted on the directives of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, took place across all 28 police districts. Officers recovered 7.8 kilograms of heroin, 3 kilograms of opium, and ₹1.43 lakh in alleged drug proceeds from the arrested individuals.With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended in the 123-day-long anti-drug campaign has reached 20,206.Chief…
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Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Arms and Narcotics Network Linked to Pakistan
02 Jul

Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Arms and Narcotics Network Linked to Pakistan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Amritsar, July 2: In a significant intelligence-led operation, the Counter Intelligence unit of Amritsar Police has dismantled a major cross-border network involved in smuggling narcotics and illegal arms from Pakistan. The operation led to the arrest of three operatives and the seizure of eight sophisticated weapons, including Glock pistols and Chinese-made firearms, along with one kilogram of heroin, ₹2.9 lakh in drug proceeds, and a currency counting machine.According to preliminary investigations, the arrested individuals were operating under the instructions of a Pakistan-based smuggler who orchestrated the movement of weapon consignments across the Indo-Pak border. Police officials said the weapons were…
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Punjab Police Arrest Two Social Media Influencers Linked to Pakistan-Based Terror Network
01 Jul

Punjab Police Arrest Two Social Media Influencers Linked to Pakistan-Based Terror Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, July 1, 2025 – In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab Police on Monday announced the arrest of two social media influencers allegedly involved in pro-terror propaganda and collaborating with Pakistan-based gangster and designated terrorist Shehzad Bhatti.The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) identified the arrested men as Manveer Singh, also known as Mani Moosewala, from Ludhiana’s Ghangas village, and Sukhvir Singh from Budhlada village in Mansa district.Police said Sukhvir Singh, previously jailed for a murder case registered in 2020, rose to prominence online through his Instagram account “sukhveer_khipal” after his release. Meanwhile, Manveer Singh, initially a bike mechanic and later…
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Punjab Police Dismantles Major International Drug Syndicate; 60.3 Kg Heroin Seized in Rajasthan
30 Jun

Punjab Police Dismantles Major International Drug Syndicate; 60.3 Kg Heroin Seized in Rajasthan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Amritsar (National Times): In a major success in the ongoing war against narco-terrorism, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Rajasthan Police, has busted a massive international drug cartel. Authorities recovered a staggering 60.302 kilograms of heroin near the International Border in Barmer, Rajasthan, marking one of the largest seizures in recent times. According to officials, the cartel was being run by Pakistan-based smuggler Tanveer Shah in collaboration with Canada-based handler Joban Kaler, both of whom are believed to be the masterminds behind the trans-border heroin trafficking network. As part of the…
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Punjab Police Arrest 140 Drug Smugglers, Seize 3 Kg Heroin on Day 115 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’
24 Jun

Punjab Police Arrest 140 Drug Smugglers, Seize 3 Kg Heroin on Day 115 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, June 24, 2025 — The Punjab Police continued its relentless crackdown on the drug trade under the anti-narcotics campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” arresting 140 drug smugglers and seizing 3 kilograms of heroin along with ₹60,500 in drug money on the 115th day of the drive.According to officials, this brings the total number of drug-related arrests to a staggering 19,007 since the operation began marking a significant milestone in Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ongoing war against drugs. The state-wide raids were conducted simultaneously across all 28 police districts under the supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.Special…
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Punjab Police and UIDAI Collaborate to Sensitize Officers on Secure Aadhaar Usage in Policing
24 Jun

Punjab Police and UIDAI Collaborate to Sensitize Officers on Secure Aadhaar Usage in Policing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
CHANDIGARH (National Times): To strengthen the understanding of Aadhaar regulations and its lawful integration with policing services, Punjab Police’s Community Affairs Division (CAD), in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Regional Office, Chandigarh, organised an awareness workshop to sensitise police officers on the secure use of Aadhaar in governance and law enforcement.The session was guided by the team of UIDAI Regional Office, led by CMDE Dhiraj Sarin, DDG Chandigarh, in the presence of Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Community Affairs Division, Gurpreet Kaur Deo, and ADGP TSS Ram Singh to ensure responsible and secure usage…
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Punjab Government Promotes 70 Officers to DSP Rank, DGP Hails Leadership and Service
16 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
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…
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Punjab Police seeks from Tinder details about account suspected to be linked to Amritpal Singh
07 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
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…
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