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Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
Punjab Police bust Pakistan's ISI-backed trans-border arms and drugs smuggling module in Amritsar
In a significant crackdown, the Punjab Police on Sunday busted a trans-border arms and drugs smuggling module, backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, in Amritsar and arrested five key accused. The operation was conducted by the Amritsar Rural Police in coordination with central agencies. The authorities have seized an assault rifle, 90 live cartridges of AK Rifle, ten live cartridges (9 mm), ₹ 7.50 lakh drug money, a car and three mobile phones. In a post on social media platform X, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said: 'In a significant breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with central agencies, dismantles a major trans-border smuggling network of sophisticated arms and drug money, operated by Pakistan-ISI backed handlers.' 'The crackdown led to the arrest of five key accused. The seizure includes one AK Saiga 308 assault rifle with 2 magazines, two Glock pistols, 9mm, with 4 magazines, 90 live cartridges of AK Rifle, 10 live cartridges (9mm), ₹ 7.50 lakh drug money, a car and 3 mobile phones,' he added. The seized consignment was intended to be delivered to an associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, said the police. 'Preliminary investigation reveals the accused had direct links to Pakistan-based ISI operatives. The intercepted consignment was intended to be delivered to Nav @ Nav Pandori, a known associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, indicating a broader terror-gangster nexus,' the DGP said. The accused have been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban, resident of village Rangharh, Gora Singh, resident of village Rangharh, Shenshan alias Shalu, resident of Rasulpur Kallar, Amritsar, Sunny Singh alias Ganna, resident of Rasulpur Kallar, and Jaspreet Singh alias Motu, resident of Mugal Mangri, Rupnagar. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Amritsar Police nabbed four drug smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin from them. 'We have arrested four major smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin from them. Sarabjeet Joban has emerged as the kingpin. He was dropping consignments on the Indian side by identifying various locations for a long time,' said Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar.
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
ISI-Linked Weapons Consignment Recovered in Punjab, 5 Arrested
In a significant breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in collaboration with central agencies, recovered a large consignment of weapons from five people allegedly involved in a trans-border smuggling network. Speaking to ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amritsar Rural, Maninder Singh, said that five people have been arrested in the case, and the consignment was sent by an individual named Rana, linked to an ISI-sponsored terrorist element. "Amritsar Rural Police, in collaboration with central agencies, conducted an operation and arrested five individuals. From them, one AK series assault rifle, 90 live rounds, two magazines, two Glock pistols, four Glock magazines, and Rs 7.5 lakh in drug money were recovered... The five arrested, Joban, Gora, Jaspreet, Sunny, and Shenshan, were stopped in a car in Kaler village, and arms were recovered from them. They revealed in a preliminary investigation that Nav Pandori, a close associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, had ordered this consignment," SSP Singh told ANI. "This consignment was sent by an individual named Rana, linked to ISI-sponsored terrorist elements. We suspect that Rana has connections with the BKI (Babbar Khalsa International) terrorist elements. Rana sent the consignment to them via drone," he added. Earlier on Saturday, Amritsar Police arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 6 kg of heroin. "We have arrested four major smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin from them. Sarabjeet Joban has emerged as the kingpin. He was dropping consignments on the Indian side by identifying various locations for a long time," said Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar during a press briefing.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Punjab Police bust ISI-backed cross-border arms network; 5 held
Amritsar Rural Police on Sunday busted a trans-border arms and drugs smuggling network backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and nabbed five key accused, an official statement said on Sunday. Punjab police's crackdown led to the arrest of five key accused.(PTI) The police have seized an assault rifle, 90 live cartridges of AK Rifle, ten live cartridges (9 mm), ₹7.50 lakh drug money, a car and three mobile phones. In a post on X, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav wrote, "In a significant breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with central agencies, dismantles a major trans-border smuggling network of sophisticated arms and drug money, operated by Pakistan-ISI backed handlers." "The crackdown led to the arrest of five key accused --The seizure includes one AK Saiga 308 assault rifle with 2 magazines, two Glock pistols 9mm with 4 magazines, 90 live cartridges of AK Rifle, 10 live cartridges (9mm), ₹7.50 lakh drug money, a car and 3 mobile phones," the X post added. According to the police, the accused have been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban, resident of Village Rangharh, Gora Singh, resident of Village Rangharh, Shenshan alias Shalu, resident of Rasulpur Kallar, Amritsar, Sunny Singh alias Ganna, resident of Rasulpur Kallar, Amritsar, and Jaspreet Singh alias Motu, resident of Mugal Mangri, District Rupnagar. The seized consignment was set to be delivered to an associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. "Preliminary investigation reveals the accused had direct links to Pakistan-based ISI operatives. The intercepted consignment was intended to be delivered to Nav @ Nav Pandori, a known associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, indicating a broader terror-gangster nexus," DGP Yadav wrote. Earlier on Saturday, Amritsar Police arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin, the Amritsar Police said. Among the arrested, Sarabjeet Joban has been identified as the kingpin of the network, with direct links to a notorious Pakistani smuggler named Rana. "We have arrested four major smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin from them. Sarabjeet Joban has emerged as the kingpin. He was dropping consignments on the Indian side by identifying various locations for a long time," said Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar during a press briefing.
The Print
4 days ago
- The Print
Amritsar Police bust ‘ISI-backed' arms & drug smuggling network, arrest 5
According to the police, the accused have been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban, resident of Village Rangharh, Gora Singh, resident of Village Rangharh, Shenshan alias Shalu, resident of Rasulpur Kallar, Amritsar, Sunny Singh alias Ganna, resident of Rasulpur Kallar, Amritsar, and Jaspreet Singh alias Motu, resident of Mugal Mangri, District Rupnagar. 'The crackdown led to the arrest of five key accused –The seizure includes one AK Saiga 308 assault rifle with 2 magazines, two Glock pistols 9mm with 4 magazines, 90 live cartridges of AK Rifle, 10 live cartridges (9mm), Rs 7.50 lakh drug money, a car and 3 mobile phones,' the X post added. Amritsar: Amritsar Rural Police on Sunday busted a trans-border arms and drugs smuggling network backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and nabbed five key accused, an official statement said on Sunday. The police have seized an assault rifle, 90 live cartridges of AK Rifle, ten live cartridges (9 mm), Rs 7.50 lakh drug money, a car and three mobile phones. In a post on X, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav wrote, 'In a significant breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with central agencies, dismantles a major trans-border smuggling network of sophisticated arms and drug money, operated by Pakistan-ISI backed handlers.' The seized consignment was set to be delivered to an associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Preliminary investigation reveals the accused had direct links to Pakistan-based ISI operatives. The intercepted consignment was intended to be delivered to Nav @ Nav Pandori, a known associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, indicating a broader terror-gangster nexus,' DGP Yadav wrote. Earlier on Saturday, Amritsar Police arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin, the Amritsar Police said. Among the arrested, Sarabjeet Joban has been identified as the kingpin of the network, with direct links to a notorious Pakistani smuggler named Rana. 'We have arrested four major smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin from them. Sarabjeet Joban has emerged as the kingpin. He was dropping consignments on the Indian side by identifying various locations for a long time,' said Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar during a press briefing. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Amritsar: Cong MP Aujla meets family of Harmandeep missing in Italy for past 4 days
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Punjab: Pakistan's ISI-backed arms smuggling network busted; 5 nabbed
A major cross-border smuggling network of sophisticated arms, operated allegedly by Pakistan's ISI-backed handlers, was busted by the Amritsar Rural Police in a joint operation with the central agencies, the Punjab Police chief said on Sunday. Five people have been arrested in the crackdown, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Cybersecurity Management Finance MCA Data Science Project Management others CXO Degree Healthcare Data Analytics PGDM Others Data Science Design Thinking Technology healthcare MBA Operations Management Artificial Intelligence Public Policy Product Management Leadership Digital Marketing Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months MIT xPRO CERT-MIT xPRO PGC in Cybersecurity Starts on undefined Get Details Police have seized an AK Saiga 308 assault rifle, two magazines, two 9 mm Glock pistols with four magazines, 90 live cartridges of AK rifle, 10 live pistol cartridges, Rs 7.50 lakh in cash, a car and three mobile phones from the possession of the accused. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cijeungjing: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Living | Search Ads Search Now Undo "Preliminary investigation reveals the accused had direct links to Pakistan-based #ISI operatives. The intercepted consignment was intended to be delivered to Nav @ Nav Pandori, a known associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria , indicating a broader terror-gangster nexus," Yadav said in a post on X. The accused have been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban and Gora Singh, both Rangharh village natives, Shenshan alias Shalu, Sunny Singh, of Rasulpur Kallar in Amritsar, and Jaspreet Singh alias Motu, from Mugal Mangri in Rupnagar, said Yadav.
