Punjab: Police unearths cross-border arms and drug smuggling network in Amritsar

DGP Yadav stated that preliminary investigation reveals that the arrested accused were acting upon the “directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler to smuggle the contraband from across the border”

Chandigarh: The Counter Intelligence (CI) Wing of Amritsar Police has busted a cross-border arms and drug smuggling network which has a link to Pakistan, said the police.

Gaurav Yadav, Director General of Police said on social media X that in an intelligence-led operation, Counter Intelligence Amritsar has busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan. He said that the police has also apprehended two operatives Gurjant Singh & Gurvel Singh. Both of them are residents of TarnTaran. Police also recovered 2.5 kg Heroin and 5 sophisticated pistols alongwith magazines.

In an intelligence-led operation, Counter Intelligence #Amritsar busts a cross-border arms & narcotics smuggling module with links to #Pakistan & apprehends two operatives Gurjant Singh & Gurvel Singh, both resident of #TarnTaran & recovers 2.5 kg Heroin & 5 sophisticated pistols… pic.twitter.com/d6d1OjRbHq

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 5, 2025

DGP Yadav stated that preliminary investigation reveals that the arrested accused were acting upon the "directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler to smuggle the contraband from across the border"

DGP Yadav further said that the recovered arms were "meant to be supplied to gangsters & criminals to fuel unlawful activities" in Punjab.

Police Action and Investigation

An FIR has been registered at the SSOC police station in this case, and further investigation is underway. The police aim to uncover the full connections of this network and other hidden links behind it. DGP Yadav stated that the Punjab Police is continuously taking action against such narco-terrorism and organized crime to keep the people of Punjab safe.

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Amritsar Rural Police Made Major Disclosure

Earlier, in another case, the Amritsar Rural Police arrested a man from whom two hand grenades were recovered. The arrested accused, Ravinder Singh (Ravi), a resident of Tarn Taran, was in contact with Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agents. He had obtained these weapons from across the border.

Further Action and Commitment

The police have initiated a thorough investigation in this case as well, and an FIR has been registered at the Gharinda Police Station, Amritsar. The Punjab Police once again reiterated its commitment to dismantling terrorist networks, eliminating organized crime, and ensuring peace and security in the state.

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This action by the Punjab Police is not only a significant step towards curbing the rising crime in the state, but will also help weaken terrorist and smuggling networks linked to Pakistan. The continued vigilance and strict action of the police will further strengthen the fight against crime and smuggling in Punjab.