Punjab Police Archives - Page 7 of 8

15 Mar

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

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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…

12 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrug Smugglers arrested, Punjab drug crackdown, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

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…

12 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBambiha Gang, Gangster Malkit Manu, Punjab Police

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…

11 Mar

Punjab Police Signs MoUs with Raahgiri and Urban Lab Foundations to Boost Road Safety and Public Awareness

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMoUs, Punjab Police, Raahgiri, The Urban Lab Foundation

Chandigarh, March 11: In a significant step towards enhancing road safety, enforcement, urban mobility and public awareness, Punjab Police signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Raahgiri Foundation and The Urban Lab Foundation at Punjab Police Headquarter here. These MoUs were signed by Shelly Kulshreshtra and Abhijeet Lokre through a hybrid mode, connecting both online and offline in the presence of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Traffic and Road Safety AS Rai and Sarika Panda Bhatt. Appreciating ADGP AS Rai and team for their dedication towards safer roads, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said that Punjab…

10 Mar

Punjab Police Arrests FBI-Wanted Drug Lord Shawn Bhinder in Ludhiana, Key Figure in Global Cocaine Smuggling Network

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CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, March 10: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Tarn Taran police has arrested Big Fish Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, an Indian-origin International drug lord wanted by the USA-based intelligence and security agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. The arrested accused Shawn Bhinder, a native of village Mandiala in Batala and had been residing in Brampton in Canada, was wanted by the FBI in one of the largest…

01 Mar

Gangster Injured in Retaliatory Fire While Fleeing Custody in Dera Bassi; Punjab Police Recover Pistol

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CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR, March 1: In a major action by the SAS Nagar Police and Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) amidst the ongoing fight against organised crime launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Gangster Malkiat alias Maxi sustained bullet injury on his left leg while unsuccessfully attempting to escape from the police custody near Ghagar bridge on Zirakpur-Ambala Highway in Dera Bassi, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. Gangster Maxi, a native of village Rodala in Rajasansi Amritsar, is an operative of foreign-based terrorist Goldy Brar and Gangster Goldy Dhillon and…

01 Mar

Punjab Police Cracks Down on Drug-Affected Areas in Kapurthala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Kapurthala, Punjab Police, War Against Drugs

Kapurthala, March 1 – Under the Punjab government’s “Yudh Nashe Virudh” (War Against Drugs) campaign, Kapurthala Police carried out large-scale raids in drug-affected areas today. The operation was conducted with heavy police deployment to curb drug-related activities.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora stated that the action was initiated under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav. Raids were conducted in Kapurthala and Phagwara, where police questioned suspicious individuals and checked vehicles. Police Raids Across Kapurthala & Phagwara Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora stated that the action was initiated under the directives of…

01 Mar

Punjab Police Arrests Gangster Maxi After Fierce Encounter in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMohali, Punjab News, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran

Mohali (National Times) – In a high-intensity encounter, Punjab’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), along with Mohali Police, successfully apprehended gangster Malkiat alias Maxi, a key operative of Goldy Brar and Goldy Dhillon. The operation took place near Ghaggar bridge on the Zirakpur-Ambala Highway, SAS Nagar, following a brief exchange of fire, as confirmed by DGP Gaurav Yadav. Encounter and Arrest Details According to police sources, Maxi opened fire on the police team in an attempt to flee. The police, acting in self-defense, returned fire, resulting in Maxi sustaining a gunshot wound to his left leg. He was immediately transported to…

27 Feb

Punjab Police Demolishes Illegal Properties of Drug Peddlers in Patiala and Rupnagar

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Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – In a major crackdown on the drug mafia, Punjab Police, with the assistance of local authorities, demolished illegal houses of two notorious drug peddlers in Patiala and Rupnagar districts. The action is part of the state government’s ongoing War Against Drugs, initiated under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Patiala Operation In Patiala, a police team led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Nanak Singh took stern action against Rinky, a habitual drug smuggler from Rodi Kut Mohalla. Rinky has been booked in at least 10 FIRs under the NDPS Act between…

27 Feb

Punjab Police Busts BKI-ISI-Backed Terror Module, Arrests Two Operatives

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Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a terror module linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The group was behind the recent attacks in Batala, Jaintipur, and Raimal, carried out on January 15 and February 17, 2025.The Batala Police arrested two operatives, Mohit and Vishal, who were key members of the terror network. The module was orchestrated by USA-based terrorist Happy Passian and Pakistan-based Harvinder Rinda, both known for their links to extremist activities.During the operation, one of the operatives—who had previously hurled an explosive—opened fire at…