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The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
Punjab: Cross-border weapon smuggling module busted, two held
Punjab Police on Thursday (June 5, 2025) unearthed a cross-border weapon smuggling module with the arrest of two persons. Six sophisticated weapons, including Glock pistols, have also been recovered from them. The accused have been identified as Surajpal Singh and Arshdeep Singh, residents of Tarn Taran, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. "Acting on a specific tip-off, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to #Pakistan and arrests, Surajpal Singh & Arshdeep Singh from Village Lakhna, and recovers six sophisticated weapons," Mr. Yadav said in a post on X. Acting on a specific tip-off, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to #Pakistan and arrests, Surajpal Singh & Arshdeep Singh from Village Lakhna, and recovers six sophisticated weapons Recovery: Two sophisticated PX5 .30 pistols and Four 9MM… — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) June 5, 2025 "Recovery: Two sophisticated PX5 .30 pistols and Four 9MM Glock pistols with live cartridges," he further said. A case has been registered, the DGP said, adding further investigation is underway to identify all backward and forward linkages.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Two arrested as Punjab Police busts cross-border weapon smuggling module
The Punjab Police has successfully busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module with connections to Pakistan on Thursday. The operation, conducted by Tarn Taran Police, led to the arrest of Surajpal Singh and Arshdeep Singh from Village Lakhna. The police recovered six sophisticated firearms, including two PX5.30 pistols and four 9 mm Glock pistols, all loaded with live cartridges. The operation was carried out after receiving a specific tip-off about the illegal smuggling activities. In a statement shared on the microblogging platform X, DGP Punjab Police confirmed that an FIR has been registered. Further investigation is underway to identify the full network of backwards and forward linkages related to the smuggling operation. "Acting on a specific tip-off, Tarn Taran Police busts a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrests Surajpal Singh & Arshdeep Singh from Village Lakhna, and recovers six sophisticated weapons. Recovery: Two sophisticated PX5.30 pistols and four 9 mm Glock pistols with live cartridges. FIR has been registered. Further investigation is being carried out to identify all backwards and forward linkages. Punjab Police India remains committed to neutralising such modules and ensuring the safety and security of the state," read the post on X. Meanwhile, to review the performance of all districts amid the ongoing Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, a high-level review meeting-attended by all Spl. Director Generals of Police (DGPs), Additional Director Generals of Police (ADGPs), Inspector Generals of Police (IGPs), Deputy Inspector Generals of Police (DIGs), and all Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs)/ Commissioners of Police (CPs)-was held on Wednesday. Live Events The state's law and order and internal security situation were also reviewed. "A key focus of our meeting was a detailed review of the past three months' performance under the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign," Punjab DGP, Gaurav Yadav, wrote in an X post. He added that the Anti-Narcotics Task Force ADGP gave a "comprehensive presentation", followed by "district-level updates by respective CPs/SSPs". Yudh Nashian Virudh's campaign emphasises both intensified enforcement and robust community-based prevention to effectively tackle drug abuse across Punjab. "The @ANTFPunjab outlined an action plan that balances strict law enforcement with rehabilitation and grassroots engagement, ensuring a comprehensive approach to eradicating drugs from our communities," DGP Yadav's post further read, adding, "I urge all officers and units of the @PunjabPoliceInd to continue working with dedication, integrity, and a proactive spirit. Our collective mission is to ensure a safer, healthier Punjab, free from the menace of drugs." Earlier on May 28, Punjab's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) arrested three drug traffickers- Maninderjit Singh, Peter, and Lovejit Singh @ Raja near Shankar Dhaba on Attari Road, Amritsar. Acting swiftly on a tip-off, the team seized "four PX5 Storm pistols, 521 grams of heroin, 7 magazines & 55 live cartridges," DGP Punjab Police posted in a tweet. An FIR under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Arms Act has been registered at PS ANTF, SAS Nagar. The DGP also wrote, "@ANTFPunjab is actively pursuing both forward and backwards linkages to dismantle the entire network."He further added, "@PunjabPoliceInd remains firmly committed to eradicating drug syndicates, seizing illegal arms, and building a #NashaMuktPunjab."
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Who is Jasbir Singh, YouTuber with over 1 million followers, arrested in Punjab in spy case linked to Jyoti Malhotra?
Jasbir Singh , a popular YouTuber with over 1.1 million subscribers on his channel 'Jaan Mahal,' has been arrested by Punjab Police for alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed spy network. Singh was taken into custody by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Mohali, based on intelligence inputs. He is the second content creator arrested in recent weeks in this case. Earlier, Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra , with whom Singh was in regular contact, was also held on espionage charges. Jasbir Singh: Content creator with cross-border connections A resident of Mahlan village in Rupnagar district, Jasbir Singh built a large audience on YouTube. However, police say his online activity hid deeper connections. According to officials, Singh was in close contact with Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, a Pakistani intelligence officer of Indian origin suspected to be linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Punjab Police also confirmed that Singh maintained communication with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a former official at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi who was expelled from India earlier on espionage charges. Jasbir Singh visited Pakistan, met Army personnel Officials said Singh had travelled to Pakistan three times—in 2020, 2021, and 2024. He attended a Pakistan National Day function at the Pakistani Embassy in Delhi on Danish's invitation. During the event, he reportedly interacted with vloggers and personnel from the Pakistan Army. Live Events You Might Also Like: YouTuber from Punjab linked to Jyoti Malhotra & Pakistani Intelligence arrested Following Malhotra's arrest, Singh allegedly tried to wipe out traces of his contact with ISI-linked handlers. A forensic check of his digital devices revealed multiple Pakistani phone numbers, which are currently under probe. Punjab Police statement and investigation update "Jasbir Singh, who operates a #YouTube channel called 'Jaan Mahal', has been found associated with PIO Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, part of a terror-backed espionage network. He also maintained close contact with #Haryana-based #YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra (arrested for spying) and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a #Pakistani national and expelled Pak High Commission official," Punjab Police said in a post on X. — DGPPunjabPolice (@DGPPunjabPolice) "Investigations are underway to dismantle the broader espionage-terror network and identify all collaborators," the post added. Part of growing spy network under investigation So far, Punjab Police has arrested seven people for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Alongside Singh and Malhotra, arrests include Falaksher Masih and Suraj Masih from Ajnala in Amritsar, and Guzala and Yameen Mohamad from Malerkotla. Two others — Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh from Gurdaspur — were held for leaking military-related information. You Might Also Like: Pakistani spy held in Punjab for sharing sensitive information during Operation Sindoor You Might Also Like: 'Spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who allegedly passed secret information to Pakistani Intelligence, sent to police custody for four days Police continue to investigate the full scope of this alleged espionage network.
India Gazette
6 days ago
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- India Gazette
Gagan was activated to share information during Op Sindoor: SSP Rana on arrest Tarn Taran man
Tarn Taran (Punjab) [India], June 3 (ANI): Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abhimanyu Rana revealed that Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, a resident of Tarn Taran, was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence officers. While speaking to ANI on Tuesday, SSP Rana informed, 'According to the directions of Punjab CM and DGP, Tarn Taran police constantly busts the drug and terror nexus. We received information that Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan is in touch with a Pakistani intelligence officer.' According to SSP Rana, Gagan has been in touch with Pakistani intelligence officers for the past five years. His main handler is Gopal Singh Chawla, a Khalistani based in Pakistan. 'Investigating the same, a team of police carried out an operation and recovered two mobile phones in which, contact numbers of over 20 Pakistani officers were present, and he had also initiated talks with Gopal Singh Chawla. He (Gagan) has been in touch with Pakistani intelligence officers for 5 years...' SSP Rana said. During Operation Sindoor, Gagan was activated to share information about Indian army movements, and investigations revealed that he was sharing sensitive information such as photos and videos. 'When Operation Sindoor started, he was activated to share information about the movement of the Indian army, and after checking his phone, it was revealed that he was sharing a lot of sensitive information with Pakistani officers, sending them photos and videos and was active all the while... His main handler is Gopal Singh Chawla, and his passport was made in 2018.' SSP Rana added. Further investigation revealed that money was transferred to Gagan's account from a foreign country 7-8 times, with increased activity over the past three months. Furthermore, an FIR has been registered against Gagan under the Official Secrets Act, and further investigation is underway. SSP Rana said, 'We are extracting details on whether he travelled to foreign countries or Pakistan... According to the details of his accounts, it was found that money was transferred to his account from a foreign country 7-8 times... His activity had increased over the past 3 months... We are trying to know if he was working as a sleeper cell... FIR has been registered against him under the Official Secrets Act, and his remand will be taken today, and further investigation will be conducted... He was a drug addict, but we will investigate if he was also getting consignments (from Pakistan).' Earlier, in a post on X, DGP Punjab Police shared information stating that Gagandeep had been in touch with the ISI and Gopal Singh Chawla, sharing classified details concerning army movements during Operation Sindhoor. On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Pakistan-backed Khalistani terror module busted in Punjab's Batala; 6 held after encounter
The module, directed by foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Mannu Agwan under Harwinder Singh Rinda's instructions, was involved in a failed grenade attack. CHANDIGARH: The Batala police have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module, in a major breakthrough against Pakistan 's ISI-backed terror networks operating under the command of foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Mannu Agwan, acting on the instructions of Harwinder Singh Rinda. Police arrested six members of the module after a shootout, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav posted on 'X' on Tuesday. — DGPPunjabPolice (@DGPPunjabPolice) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Suhail Qasim Mir informed that those arrested have been identified as Jatin Kumar alias Rohan, Barinder Singh alias Sajan, Rahul Masih, Abraham alias Rohit, Sohit, and Sunil Kumar. According to the SSP, the arrested persons were part of various sub-modules of the terror network, including grenade operatives, logistics, financing, and those who provided shelter. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the module is associated with the banned terror outfit BKI. The group is believed to be operating under the command of foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Mannu Agwan, acting on the directions of Harwinder Singh Rinda, said Suhail. "Two days ago, they attempted a grenade attack outside a liquor vend in Batala," said SSP adding that following the attack, terror operative Mannu Agwan claimed responsibility for the act. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He said that the accused were receiving direct instructions from Portugal-based Maninder Billa and BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan, who recently assumed operational leadership following the arrest of Happy Passian in the United States. During the operation to apprehend the suspects, Jatin Kumar reportedly opened fire on the police team and was injured in retaliatory firing. He is currently undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital, Batala. A .30 bore pistol was recovered from his possession. An FIR has been registered at Civil Lines Police Station, Batala, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
