Punjab Police Archives - Page 2 of 12

14 Apr

Women officers at the forefront of Punjab’s ‘Crime Free’ mission

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Gangstran Te Vaar, Operation Parhaar, Pragya Jain, Punjab Police, Women in Policing

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police’s women officers are emerging as a decisive force on the frontlines of modern policing, leading key operations and strengthening the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s sustained push towards a crime and gangster-free Punjab. From supervising high-impact anti-gangster crackdowns to driving community-focused initiatives, these officers are not only dismantling criminal networks but also redefining leadership within the force. The growing presence of women in leadership roles has placed Punjab Police among the country’s most progressive forces, with women officers supervising major operations such as Gangstran Te Vaar and Operation Parhaar. These officers are not only protecting the…

14 Apr

Allegations of Police Misconduct Surface in Jalalabad; Cop Suspended Over Assault and Extortion Claims

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh :- Jalalabad has come under scrutiny after serious allegations of police misconduct emerged, with a local youth accusing personnel of assault and forced extortion. The incident, reportedly dated April 5, has triggered concern after details surfaced publicly. According to the complainant, Jabar Singh, a resident of Ghallu village in Abohar, he was returning home with friends after purchasing a vehicle when they stopped at a roadside eatery. It was there that a police vehicle carrying three personnel—two Home Guards and one Punjab Police constable—allegedly detained them without justification. The victim claims that the officials falsely accused them of…

14 Apr

Amritsar police bust international arms smuggling network, 3 arrested with 6 pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar News, Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh :- The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have uncovered an international illegal arms smuggling network in a major operation. Three accused have been arrested and six pistols have been recovered from their possession. During the initial investigation, the police found that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based arms smugglers through social media platforms. The network was involved in bringing illegal weapons into India and supplying them to criminal elements active in Punjab. DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details on social media, stating that the gang used to arrange weapon consignments from across the border and distribute them locally. These weapons…

12 Apr

Punjab Police Nab Two More in Chandigarh Blast Probe, Drone-Supplied Arms Angle Emerges

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab, Punjab Police

Chandigarh/Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The investigation into the explosion at a BJP office in Chandigarh has gained momentum with the arrest of two additional suspects by Punjab Police, officials said on Sunday. The latest arrests point to a possible cross-border network involved in the incident. The accused, Navdeep and Hardeep, both residents of Tarn Taran district, were taken into custody from Amritsar. According to sources, they are suspected to have been involved in handling explosives and facilitating the movement of funds linked to the case. Investigators have indicated that the weapons recovered were allegedly smuggled from Pakistan using drones, highlighting a…

08 Apr

Court Permits Amritpal Aide Varinder Fauji as Witness in Gurpreet Harino Murder Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessMp Amritpal Singh, Murder case, Punjab Police, SIT, Witness

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant development in the Gurpreet Singh Harino murder case, a local court has permitted the Special Investigation Team to present Varinder Singh Fauji, a close associate of Amritpal Singh, as a prosecution witness, a move expected to strengthen the ongoing investigation. Gurpreet Singh was shot dead in his native village on October 9, 2024. Investigators believe the हत्या was the result of a larger conspiracy, with multiple individuals allegedly involved. During the course of the probe, the name of Amritpal Singh also surfaced. He is currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam under the National…

06 Apr

Punjab Police Bust ISI-Linked Terror Module, Three Arrested; Grenades and Foreign Weapon Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Punjab Police

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Punjab Police has dismantled an alleged terror module with suspected links to Pakistan’s intelligence network. Three individuals have been arrested, and a cache of weapons, including two hand grenades and a foreign-made Glock pistol, has been recovered. Officials from the Counter Intelligence wing revealed that the seized grenades carried markings of Pakistan Ordnance Factory, pointing to possible cross-border connections. The module is believed to have been operated by Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) with external backing. In a coordinated effort, one of the accused was apprehended from Ahmedabad with assistance from…

05 Apr

Joint Police Operation Leads to Final Arrests in Chandigarh BJP Office Grenade Attack

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh blast, Foreign Handlers, Grenade Attack, ISI Module, Joint Operation, Punjab Police, Sector 37, Terror Arrest

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant breakthrough for regional security, the Counter-Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police, alongside Chandigarh Police and the Haryana Police Special Task Force, apprehended the final two perpetrators behind the April 1 grenade attack targeting the BJP office in Sector 37. The suspects, identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh from Rupnagar, were tracked down and arrested in Rewari, Haryana. This successful operation concludes the dismantling of an ISI-backed terror module just days after the initial strike, with all seven individuals involved now in custody. Investigations have revealed that the attack was orchestrated by foreign-based handlers,…

31 Mar

Punjab Police response time to match global standards with new emergency fleet

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Emergency Response, Law Enforcement, Punjab Police

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced that Punjab will now deliver police assistance within just six minutes, on par with developed regions such as the US and Europe, as he flagged off 508 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) in Sangrur to significantly strengthen on-ground policing across the state. The vehicles, equipped with advanced technology and deployed across all 28 police districts under Dial-112, are set to ensure immediate response to distress calls, marking a major leap in rapid, technology-driven law enforcement. Backed by ₹327.70 crore investment in police vehicles over four years, the Chief Minister…

23 Mar

Cross-Border Drug Network Busted in Amritsar; Two Arrested with 5 Kg Heroin, Probe Expands

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough against transnational drug trafficking, authorities in Amritsar have dismantled a key narcotics module, arresting two individuals and recovering 5 kilograms of heroin from their possession. The operation is part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at curbing the flow of drugs from across the border into India. Preliminary investigations have revealed links between the गिरफ्तार accused and handlers based in Pakistan, along with connections to an international network facilitating the smuggling of narcotics. Officials indicated that the recovered consignment was part of a larger supply chain being operated through cross-border channels. A case has…

15 Mar

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network, arresting six accused allegedly linked with Pakistan-based smugglers. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the police conducted a coordinated operation that led to the seizure of six sophisticated pistols, including rare foreign-made models, 60 live cartridges and approximately 3.513 kg of heroin. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were operating under the directions of handlers across the border and were involved in supplying illegal arms and narcotics near the Indo-Pak border region. The network is believed to be part of a larger…