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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ahead of I-Day, Chandigarh Police bust inter-state arms, drug racket, four arrested
In a major pre-Independence Day crackdown, the Chandigarh Police Operations Cell conducted a major operation against inter-state arms suppliers and drug peddlers and arrested four criminals from Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh. All the accused have been remanded to four days police custody. (HT File) The arrested accused have been identified as Ajit Singh, Amar Singh, Shamshad Ali and Rishab Dev. Police have recovered 1.790kg of charas, 53.90gm heroin and one pistol and one country-made desi katta from the possession of the accused. Police said a gang war has been averted by arresting an active member and sharp shooter of Harpreet, alias Happy Gang. Kingpins of the gangs are managing criminal activities in Punjab and Chandigarh from outside India, the police claimed. One of the accused, Shamshad Ali, alias Jaggi, is a proclaimed offender wanted by Bassi Pathana police station in an attempt to murder and Arms Act cases. During the course of interrogation, accused Ajit Singh disclosed that he was working as a waiter in a Sector-11 hotel in Panchkula. There he came in touch with a drug peddler and started selling drugs in the tricity area. Police said that Ajit used to receive drugs from peddlers in Mandi and Kullu in Himachal Pradesh and distributed the drugs in local areas of tricity. Police said accused Shamshad Ali also disclosed that he is an active member and sharp shooter of Harpreet, alias Happy Gang. Harpreet supplied him illegal weapons for further providing to other gang members active in the tricity area. Accused Shamshad Ali and his associate Gurjant Janta received weapons and drugs on the direction of Harpreet, who is operating the gang from Portugal. Police said accused Gurjant Janta is reportedly in Italy. All the accused have been remanded to four days police custody. Truck driver held with 12 kg poppy husk
News18
6 days ago
- News18
Who Is India's Most Wanted Arms Dealer Salim Pistol And What Is His Link To Pakistan
For years, Salim Pistol supplied advanced weapons from Pakistan to India and is reportedly the mentor of a Sidhu Moosewala murder accused, with links to ISI and D Company In a major pre-Independence Day operation, Delhi Police have captured one of the country's most wanted arms dealer, Salim Pistol, and brought him from Nepal. Salim Sheikh, known as Salim Pistol, was arrested in Nepal earlier this week and handed over to Delhi Police at the Indo-Nepal border on Wednesday. He is now in custody for questioning by Delhi Police and central agencies, with preliminary reports indicating possible links to Pakistan. According to sources, Salim Pistol will be questioned regarding his connections to Pakistan ISI and D Company. He is currently held at the Special Cell office in Janakpuri. Sources indicate that Salim Pistol was in constant contact with influential figures in UP. He is considered the mastermind behind the sophisticated weapons consignments entering India from Pakistan. Recently, News18 India reported on Salim Pistol's location in Nepal. According to reports, for several years, Salim Pistol has supplied high-quality weapons from Pakistan to India and is known to be the mentor of an accused in the Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Security agencies have reportedly discovered evidence linking Salim to Pakistan ISI and D Company. Salim Pistol was previously arrested in Delhi in 2018 but managed to flee abroad. His name also surfaced in the Baba Siddiqui murder case in Mumbai. Salim Pistol has supplied advanced weapons to various gangsters in the country, including Lawrence Bishnoi and Hashim Baba. He hails from Seelampur, Delhi. Background Of Salim Pistol What Is His Criminal History? Vehicle Theft (auto-lifting): Due to bad habits and financial difficulties, Sheikh Salim entered the world of crime, starting with vehicle theft alongside his partner Mukesh Gupta alias Kaka. On April 7, 2000, they stole a Maruti van using a master key from PS Chandni Chowk, Kacha Bagh area. FIR No. 70/2000 was registered under Section 379/411/34 IPC. On May 25, 2000, police arrested Salim and Mukesh with the same vehicle, which had a changed number plate. Armed Robbery: On August 7, 2011, Sheikh Salim and his associates committed an armed robbery, looting Rs 20 lakh from Gali No. 29, House No. 724, Jafrabad, Delhi. FIR No. 243/2011 under Section 395/397 IPC was registered at PS Jafrabad. On September 18, 2013, Sheikh Salim was arrested and sent to judicial custody. view comments First Published: 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
05-08-2025
- Time of India
In Punjab, police up the ante against drugs ahead of Independence Day
Chandigarh: Punjab's police chief has unveiled sweeping enforcement results under the state's ongoing war on drugs and ordered heightened security across the state in the run-up to Independence Day. Director general of police Gaurav Yadav chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday with senior police officials, including range DIGs, commissioners of police, and SSPs, to review drug enforcement under the Yudh Nashian Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign, as well as the law and order and internal security situation across Punjab. Joined by top brass from law and order, intelligence, and anti-narcotics units, Yadav said the strategy combines "aggressive enforcement on the ground" with "robust, community-led prevention" to deliver a secure and drug-free Punjab. Since the campaign launched on March 1, police have registered nearly 15,700 drug-related FIRs (first-information reports) and arrested more than 24,600 alleged smugglers. Seizures include more than 1,000 kg of heroin, 330 kg opium, 21 tonnes of poppy husk, and quantities of charas, ganja, cocaine, and methamphetamine (ICE). Police also seized 31.7 lakh intoxicant pills and more than ₹12 crore in alleged drug money. The DGP also focused on preparations for Independence Day, directing police to stay on high alert and ensure foolproof security across districts. "All field units have been instructed to intensify preventive operations and maintain strong police visibility in sensitive areas," Yadav said. He ordered police chiefs to conduct manpower audits and reassign personnel from non-essential duties to visible public roles, particularly in crowded locations. District forces have also been told to increase checkpoints and maximise vehicle checks. Courts Under Watch As part of tightened pre-Independence Day security, Punjab Police conducted coordinated cordon and search operations (CASO) across all district and subdivisional court complexes on Tuesday. Special DGP (law and order) Arpit Shukla said 694 individuals found loitering near court premises were frisked, and 1,160 parked vehicles were inspected. Police issued 129 challans and impounded four vehicles during the operation. Shukla added that door frame metal detectors and CCTV cameras at all judicial complexes were being checked to ensure full functionality. The broader crackdown reflects growing urgency among state authorities to both rein in organised crime and prevent disruptions ahead of national celebrations on Aug 15.
New York Post
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Trump ‘very disappointed' with Putin after call: ‘I don't think he's looking to stop'
President Trump expressed dismay with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin early Friday, admitting that the Kremlin tyrant has no interest in stopping his bloody war on neighboring Ukraine anytime soon. 'I'm very disappointed with the conversation I had [Thursday] with President Putin because I don't think he's there. I'm just saying, I don't think he's looking to stop, and that's too bad,' Trump told reporters after returning to Washington following a pre-Independence Day event in Iowa. 'It's [former President Joe] Biden's war, and I got stuck in the middle of it, just like I did with immigration and a lot of other things that they screwed up,' he went on. 'But I was not happy with the conversation.' During the roughly hour-long call, Moscow's ruler stated that his country 'will not back down' from the 'goals' of its invasion, according to a Kremlin readout. 4 President Trump appears to have been souring on Russian leader Vladimir Putin over recent weeks. AP 4 Russian leader Vladimir Putin has sought to court President Trump through a series of overtures and public praise. Getty Images Russia has insisted that any peace agreement with Ukraine recognize its troop gains in the eastern Donbas region, a prospect Kyiv sees as a red line. Moscow has also repeatedly rejected American and European cease-fire proposals, which have received buy-in from the Ukrainian government. Prior to departing for Iowa, the president made clear that 'I didn't make any progress' with his Russian counterpart 'at all.' Earlier this week, the White House confirmed that it had halted shipments of missiles and other valuable materiel to Ukraine following a review of American stockpiles. 'Biden emptied out our whole country, giving them weapons, and we have to make sure that we have enough for ourselves,' the 47th president contended. 4 Flames engulfed Kyiv in the aftermath of Russia's brutal onslaught against the Ukrainian capital. AFP via Getty Images 'We've given so many weapons, but we are giving weapons, and we're working with them and trying to help them.' Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of last week's NATO summit in The Hague and later indicated he was 'going to see' if the US could send Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine. Trump had a call with Zelensky Friday before heading off for a round of golf at his northern Virginia course. 'We — in Ukraine — are grateful for all the support provided. It helps us protect lives, safeguard our freedom and independence,' Zelensky recapped on X. 'President Trump is very well informed, and I thank him for his attention to Ukraine.' 'We spoke about opportunities in air defense and agreed that we will work together to strengthen protection of our skies. We have also agreed to a meeting between our teams.' Overnight, Russia again pummeled Ukraine with more than 500 drones and 11 missiles, breaking its prior record for the largest aerial attack of its kind on Kyiv. At least 23 were injured in the brutal bombardment. 4 Russia has been constantly breaking records for its largest aerial attacks on Kyiv as its drone technology advances. STATE EMERGENSY SERVICE OF UKRAINE/AFP via Getty Images In Washington, bipartisan pressure has been mounting to pass a sanctions package that would further tighten the screws on Moscow. So far, the Trump administration has encouraged lawmakers to soften the punitive measures in order to avoid jeopardizing potential peace talks with Russia.
