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A preliminary probe revealed that the suspects acted upon the directions of Pakistan-based smugglers to smuggle the contraband from across the border, as per the Punjab Police DGP.
Police recovered 2.5 kg of heroin and five high-tech pistols. (Punjab Police)
The counter-intelligence unit of Punjab Police busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan in Amritsar and apprehended two operatives, recovering 2.5 kg heroin and five sophisticated pistols and magazines from their possession.
The operatives were identified as Gurjant Singh and Gurvel Singh, both residents of Punjab’s Tarn Taran district. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects acted upon the directions of Pakistan-based smugglers to smuggle the contraband from across the border, according to a statement from DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav on Sunday.
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The recovered arms were supplied to gangsters and criminals to fuel unlawful activities in Punjab. An FIR was registered at Amritsar and further investigation is underway to expose the full nexus of the Pakistan-linked smuggling network.
In an intelligence-led operation, Counter Intelligence #Amritsar busts a cross-border arms & narcotics smuggling module with links to #Pakistan & apprehends two operatives Gurjant Singh & Gurvel Singh, both resident of #TarnTaran & recovers 2.5 kg Heroin & 5 sophisticated pistols… pic.twitter.com/d6d1OjRbHq— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 5, 2025
This came a day after Punjab Police claimed to have busted another cross-border arms smuggling module and apprehended two people. The DGP said the duo arrested from Malout in the Muktsar district and Ferozepur had links with smugglers in Pakistan.
“In a major breakthrough, Sri Muktsar Sahib Police busts a cross-border Arms Smuggling Module by apprehending Ravi Singh from Malout and his associate from Ferozepur, recovering two 9 mm pistols along with live cartridges.
The operation not only led to the recovery of weapons but also exposed a wider arms smuggling network, Yadav said, adding that technical and financial investigations are underway to trace the entire chain and dismantle the module completely.
On September 30, the counter-intelligence unit arrested a drug trafficker and seized 4.70 kg of heroin from his possession. Preliminary investigation revealed that Kumar is closely associated with Dubai-based Amritpal Singh, who is an associate of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
(with inputs from PTI)
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October 05, 2025, 12:47 IST
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