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03 Aug

Punjab Police Arrests 116 Drug Smugglers in Massive Statewide Crackdown on Day 155 of Anti-Drug Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Drug Smugglers arrested, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

National Times Bureau, Aug 3: In a sweeping statewide operation on Sunday, Punjab Police arrested 116 drug smugglers and registered 75 FIRs during raids conducted at 399 locations across the state. This action marked the 155th consecutive day of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh, aimed at eliminating drug abuse and trafficking from Punjab.The raids, carried out under the direct supervision of Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, led to significant seizures including 1.7 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 298 kg of poppy husk, over 37,000 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and ₹11.88 lakh in…

01 Aug

Five Months of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Over 24,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 1000 Kg Heroin Seized in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Smugglers, Heroin Seizure, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, August 1, 2025 — In a major breakthrough in Punjab’s fight against narcotics, the state police under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s flagship campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh have arrested 24,089 drug smugglers and registered 15,242 FIRs since March 1, 2025. Over five months, the state’s multi-pronged crackdown has led to the seizure of 1000 kilograms of heroin, marking one of the most aggressive anti-drug operations in the state's history.According to the Punjab Police, operations are being carried out daily in all 28 police districts under the direct supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The campaign, personally…

29 Jul

Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module, Strengthening State’s Fight Against Crime

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Amritsar (National Times): In yet another decisive strike under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module. The police apprehended one operative working under the directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler and recovered five pistols — 2 (9MM), 2 (.30 bore), and 1 (.32 bore). The accused was intercepted while transporting the consignment after retrieving it near the Indo-Pak border. Links to Pakistan-Based Network Exposed Preliminary investigation has revealed that the weapons were meant for criminals and gangsters to disrupt peace and harmony in…

28 Jul

CM Mann Hands Over ₹1 Crore Cheque to Martyr ASI Dhanwant Singh’s Family, Reaffirms Support for Soldiers’ Kin

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabASI Dhanwant Singh, Bhagwant Mann, Khatkar Kalan, martyr, Punjab Police, ₹1 crore compensation

Chandigarh, July 28, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday extended heartfelt support to the family of martyr ASI Dhanwant Singh by personally handing over a cheque of ₹1 crore at Khatkar Kalan in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. The officer had laid down his life in the line of duty on January 18, 2025, while serving in the district.Describing the gesture as a mark of respect for the bravery and sacrifice of ASI Dhanwant Singh, the Chief Minister said the contribution of this son of the soil towards maintaining law and order would never be forgotten. He called…

27 Jul

Massive Drug Crackdown: Punjab Police Seizes Over 1,000 Kg Heroin in Five Months

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Smugglers arrested, Heroin Seizure, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, July 27, 2025 — Punjab Police has made a record-breaking drug haul under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, recovering over 1,002 kilograms of heroin in less than five months since the initiative began on March 1. This massive seizure marks a major breakthrough in the state's war against drugs, directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Alongside the heroin haul, police have arrested 23,647 drug smugglers and registered 14,906 FIRs as part of extensive anti-drug operations, including cordon and search drives, night patrols, and raids at identified drug hotspots. These efforts are being carried out under the leadership of…

27 Jul

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Major ISI-Backed Smuggling Network; Weapons, Drug Money Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab, Punjab Police

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major operation signaling a decisive blow to trans-border crime, the Amritsar Rural Police, working in close coordination with central intelligence agencies, have successfully unearthed a sophisticated arms and drug money smuggling racket allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The crackdown has resulted in the arrest of five key individuals suspected of being part of a larger syndicate. Among the high-powered seizures were an AK Saiga .308 assault rifle with two magazines, two Glock 9mm pistols with four magazines, 90 rounds of AK ammunition, 10 live 9mm cartridges, Rs 7.50 lakh in drug money, a…

23 Jul

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab Police

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…

09 Jul

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

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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…

02 Jul

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

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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…

02 Jul

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCounter Intelligence Amritsar, cross-border smuggling, Pakistan links, Punjab Police

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…