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Mint
2 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.
Hindustan Times
3 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
3 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
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi's rule inspires global trust, says Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy Sunday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance has earned the trust and faith of the entire world, highlighting an eleven-year tenure free of corruption. Speaking in the meeting of the office bearers of the party at the BJP headquarters on Sunday, Reddy vehemently criticised the Congress and BRS as corrupt and family-centric parties, urging BJP cadres to disseminate details of Modi's transformative rule to every household. Reddy underscored the Modi government's 'zero tolerance' approach to corruption, contrasting it sharply with what he described as the 'scam-ridden' UPA regime. He emphasised the need to communicate the achievements of Modi's eleven years in power to the public, particularly in rural areas. The Minister lauded the current administration's efforts in strengthening states financially, noting an increase in central fund allocation from 32 per cent during Congress rule to the current 42 per cent. He pointed to the implementation of a 'corruption-free and efficient' Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. Reddy also highlighted a significant improvement in national security, claiming that while terrorist attacks, including those in Hyderabad, were commonplace during the Congress era, not a single major attack has occurred in the last 11 years. He specifically mentioned the destruction of the Pakistan-ISI network under Modi's leadership and recalled the loss of 42,000 lives – civilians and soldiers – in terror attacks during Congress' tenure. Reddy provided examples of the Modi government's decisive action against terrorism, citing the 'strong message' sent to militants following attacks and successful operations like the surgical strikes in Pathankot and air strikes, alongside a third operation dubbed 'Sindoor'. He also proudly spoke of the simultaneous modernisation of 1,300 railway stations across the country, including 40 in Telangana, a feat he attributed to the BJP and NDA. He also noted the end of power shortages that plagued industries under previous governments. Turning to social and economic reforms, Reddy highlighted the end of fertiliser shortages, with subsidies maintained without price increases. He credited Modi with the development of significant religious sites like the Kashi Vishwanath and Ujjain Mahakal temples. He lambasted the Congress' legacy on issues like Article 370, linking it to the nation's vulnerability to terrorism. The Minister also proudly listed initiatives such as providing 5 kg of rice to the poor, gas cylinders, housing, and water, as well as the Ayushman Bharat scheme extending healthcare to those over 70. Reddy called on the people of Telangana to protect the state from these 'family and corrupt parties,' asserting that the BJP was the only party genuinely committed to the state's development. He expressed confidence that the party could secure power in the upcoming assembly elections, urging them to abandon passive attitudes and work diligently. He dismissed the ongoing political and family dramas in Telangana, urging citizens not to be drawn into them, and instead to expose the corruption and irregularities of the BRS and Congress. He concluded by reiterating the call for unity under 'one flag and one agenda' inspired by the Prime Minister, and urged active participation in upcoming events like Environment Day on June 5 and Yoga Day on June 21, along with good governance programmes from June 8 to 18.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Five BKI operatives arrested from Amritsar
Five members of Pakistan-ISI backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) were arrested from Amritsar, police said on Wednesday. Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the accused, having links with foreign-based gangster Jiwan Fauji, were planning to carry out grenade attacks on police establishments in the state. This comes amid a series of grenade attacks that have rocked police establishments, religious places and residences of high-profile persons in Punjab since November last year. Those arrested have been identified as Naresh Kumar alias Babbu of Haripura, Abhinav Bhagat alias Abhi, Ajay Kumar alias Ajju and Sunny Kumar, all residents of Haripura in Amritsar, and a 17-year-old juvenile. A hand grenade and a country-made .32 pistol, along with five live cartridges, were recovered from their possession. The DGP said the accused were helping gangster Jiwan Fauji to recruit and radicalise youngsters in Punjab's border districts to carry out criminal activities. They had been provided with motorcycles to retrieve weapons' consignments from the Ajnala sector, he added. Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that one of the accused, Ajay Kumar, tried to escape during a follow-up recovery operation. He allegedly snatched a cop's service weapon and opened fire but was shot in the leg and nabbed. He is undergoing treatment at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar, Bhullar added. The police commissioner added that the arrested accused had provided logistics support and an Activa scooter to the assailants, who fired at Karyana Store owner recently at Mahal village in Amritsar. The accused have been booked under Section 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Islamabad police station.
