Punjab Police Archives - Page 6 of 8

01 May

Punjab Police Bust Major Heroin Racket; Key Smuggler Linked to Pakistan-Based Network Arrested

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Amritsar, May 1, 2025 – In a major crackdown on transnational drug trafficking, the Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police has busted a sophisticated narcotics smuggling network linked to Pakistan-based handlers. The network was reportedly being operated by a foreign-based smuggler named Jassa, with significant support from his India-based associate.Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav revealed that Jodhbir Singh, alias Jodha, a resident of Amritsar Rural, played a crucial role in executing drug deliveries and laundering proceeds. Working under instructions from across the border, Jodha allegedly retrieved heroin consignments and facilitated their distribution across different states in India.Investigations…

18 Apr

ISI-Linked Terrorist Happy Passia’s Arrest in US Marks Big Win for Punjab Police

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Chandigarh, April 18, 2025 — Fugitive terrorist Harpreet Singh, known as Happy Passia, has been arrested in Sacramento, USA, in a major breakthrough for Indian law enforcement. Passia, wanted in multiple terror cases across Punjab, was tracked down with the help of the FBI and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, acting on inputs from the FBI’s New Delhi office.Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav described the arrest as a “major milestone” in the state’s ongoing war against terrorism. Passia is known to have strong links with Pakistan’s ISI and the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International. He is accused of being the…

14 Apr

Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa Issued Appearance Notice by Punjab Police Over Explosive Claim in TV Interview

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Mohali (National Times): Punjab Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has been issued an appearance notice by the SAS Nagar Police, summoning him for questioning on Saturday at 12 PM at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Phase 7. The notice, served under FIR No. 19 dated 13/04/2025, cites sections 353(2) and 197(1)D of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The action is linked to Bajwa's recent statement during a television interview, where he claimed that “50 hand grenades had entered Punjab, 18 were used in blasts, and 32 remain unaccounted for.” The statement sparked immediate political and…

12 Apr

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

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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…

23 Mar

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

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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…

19 Mar

Punjab Police Begin Peaceful Clearance of Khanauri Border

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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,…

19 Mar

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

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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…

17 Mar

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

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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…

16 Mar

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

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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…

15 Mar

Punjab Police Arrest 114 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Drug Smugglers, Gaurav Yadav, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

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…