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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Babbar Khalsa terror plot foiled: Punjab cops seize IED in Tarn Taran; Rinda-Landa link exposed
A member of the bomb disposal squad shows the recovered IED in Tarn Taran. NEW DELHI: The Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) on Thursday averted a major terror attack planned by Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operatives Harwinder Rinda and Lakhbir Landa. In a post on X, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that acting on precise intelligence, AGTF teams, along with Tarn Taran Police, launched a swift operation that led to the seizure of the IED before it could reach Rinda's associates in Punjab and wreak havoc. The bomb was discovered in Tarn Taran district, a region known for terror infiltration threats. Yadav said that the IED was safely moved and neutralised by a bomb disposal squad in a controlled explosion. Officials said the IED was powerful enough to cause mass casualties, had it not been intercepted in time. A case has been filed under the Explosives Act at Sirhali Police Station.
News18
04-08-2025
- News18
Over 1,400 kgs of poppy husk seized from farm in Rajasthans Nagaur
Last Updated: Jaipur, Aug 4 (PTI) Over 1,400 kgs of poppy husk was seized from a farm in Rajasthan's Nagaur district and a person was arrested, police said on Monday. The seized narcotics are estimated to be worth over Rs 2.16 crore, they said. The action was taken following intelligence received by the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), the police said. Acting on the input, a team from Panchori police station raided a field in Bhed village where the accused, Shravanram Vishnoi, had allegedly concealed the contraband in 50 sacks, they said. Vishnoi was arrested from the spot and later during questioning he told police that the consignment had been delivered to him three days ago by Dinesh Bishnoi from Bhavad village in Jodhpur district, they added. The accused was allegedly set to deliver the consignment to Akha Ram Jat in Tankla village, the police added. view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 18:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
7 linked to Bambiha gang arrested in Faridkot murder case
1 2 Bathinda: Faridkot police, with help from counter-intelligence and the Anti-Gangster Task Force, arrested seven people for either being involved in the July 22 murder of a Mohali resident in Bahamwala village or providing logistics to the shooters. The accused are said to be linked to the Bambiha gang. Four weapons were recovered from them. Those arrested have been identified as three shooters: Chinki of Jaito, Gumbar Rajput, and Manpreet Singh of Jalalabad in Fazilka. Four others who provided ammunition, money, and shelter have been identified as Suraj Kumar of Sirsa in Haryana, Jaswant Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Bunty from Ferozepur district. Three unidentified persons on a bike fired at driver Yadwinder Singh, mistaking him for Jiwanjot Chahal, who is an accused in the slain rapper Sidhu Moosewala case, at Bahmanwala village in Faridkot on July 22. Earlier, when police took the main accused, Chinki, for the recovery of the motorcycle used in the crime on July 27 upon his arrest from Sirsa, he fired at the police party and sustained a bullet injury in retaliatory firing. Faridkot Range DIG Ashwani Kapur and Faridkot senior superintendent of police Pragya Jain said during initial investigations, it came to light that Lucky Patial of the Bambiha gang conspired to kill Jiwanjot Chahal to take revenge for the killing of gang member Deepak Mann in the past, but his driver Yadwinder was killed. The SSP said ammunition and money to the three shooters were sent by Malaysia-based Piyush Pahalwan and his father, Jaswant Singh.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM: Govt determined to build corruption-free Raj
1 2 Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Tuesday reaffirmed his govt's commitment to zero tolerance against corruption, calling it a societal evil that blocks welfare schemes from reaching the last person in line and widens inequality. Speaking at the 68th Foundation Day of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at Rajasthan International Centre, Sharma stressed that no one is above the law. "The police must act fearlessly, without any external pressure. Our govt is determined to build a corruption-free Rajasthan," he said. Sharma assured that his govt remains available to address the aspirations of the state's eight crore citizens. The CM outlined steps taken to strengthen law and order in the state, including the formation of an Anti-Gangster Task Force, recruitment of 10,000 police personnel, establishment of additional police superintendent offices in eight new districts, and the creation of three new women's police battalions. tnn
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
Over 100 illegal arms seized in 18 months from across state
1 2 Jaipur: From AK-series rifles to country-made pistols and even muzzleloaders, a wide range of illegal firearms continues to surface in police investigations across Rajasthan. This points to an evolving arms supply chain that caters to both local gangs and organised criminal groups. Since 2023, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) seized more than 100 illegal weapons and recovered 2,115 cartridges from multiple districts. Police officials said many of these weapons were smuggled along a well-trodden corridor extending from Dholpur, near the Uttar Pradesh border, to Pratapgarh, which shares boundaries with Madhya Pradesh. "The gangsters and suppliers work as a closely knit community; they procure weapons both from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh," said an official. Since June, notable recoveries include an AK-56 rifle seized from criminal Rajveer Singh and an AK-46 recovered from a suspect in Dholpur. In Churu, gangster Jitendra Singh alias Jeetu Jodi was caught with an AK-47 and two magazines. In a separate operation in the same district, Praveen Jyoti alias Praveen Commando—who carried a Rs 25,000 reward—was arrested with 18 illegal weapons, 16 magazines, and 160 cartridges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo A major breakthrough came in Pratapgarh, where AGTF officials arrested gangster Salman Khan and arms supplier Rakesh Kumar, recovering 14 illegal foreign and country-made weapons, 10 magazines, and 1,880 live cartridges. This operation also led to the arrest of Ramashankar, a key illegal arms dealer in Uttar Pradesh. Police later arrested a UP-based gun shop owner who allegedly supplied ammunition to the network. Officials said that in several narcotics-related raids, weapons were also recovered, indicating that drug cartels are sourcing firearms alongside their trade. "In many such cases, weapons were seized alongside drugs," said an AGTF officer. According to sources, the seizure in Pratapgarh was one of the largest in recent years, with over 1,800 rounds of ammunition recovered, further exposing the supply networks that support criminal operations across the region. AGTF officials said that after they arrested the gun shop owner from Uttar Pradesh, they also began to keep an eye on similar businessmen in Rajasthan. "We found that the accused arrested from Uttar Pradesh used to siphon off ammunition to gangs by forging his record sheets. After that, we decided to examine other gun house owners in Rajasthan," said an official.
