Punjab: ISI-backed arms, drug smuggling network unearthed; Five arrested

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav took to social media X and 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.

Chandigarh: The Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with central agencies, has unearthed a network involved in trans-border arms and drug smuggling and arrested five accused. The network is allegedly backed by ISI of Pakistan, said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on Sunday.

An AK Saiga 308 assault rifle, two magazines, two 9-mm Glock pistols with four magazines, 90 live cartridges of AK rifle, 10 live pistol cartridges, Rs 7.50 lakh in cash were seized. Besides a car and three mobile phones were also seized from the possession of the accused, Yadav added.

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav On X

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav took to social media X and 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.

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… pic.twitter.com/ZGtBkdOckf

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) July 27, 2025

"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.

"@PunjabPoliceInd remains fully committed to dismantling terror networks, eliminating organized crime, and safeguarding peace, safety, and harmony across the state."

All Accused Identified

The accused have been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban and Gora Singh, both natives of Rangharh village, Shenshan alias Shalu, Sunny Singh, of Rasulpur Kallar in Amritsar, and Jaspreet Singh alias Motu, from Mugal Mangri in Rupnagar, DGP said.

A primary investigation revealed that the arrested accused were in contact with ISI handlers in Pakistan and the consignment was actually for Nav Pandori, a close associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.