In a significant intelligence-led operation, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police successfully dismantled a major cross-border arms smuggling module operating out of Punjab with links to Pakistan. Acting on credible inputs, the police arrested seven operatives — identified as Shamsher Singh alias Sima, Amandeep Singh alias Bobby, Balwinder Singh alias Kaka, Gurdev Singh, Karanpreet Singh, Harman Singh, and one juvenile, all residents of Amritsar. Authorities also recovered 15 sophisticated pistols, including 9 Glock 9mm pistols and 6 pistols of .30 bore.
CM Bhagwant Mann praises Punjab Police for busting major cross-border arms smuggling network linked to Pakistan
According to the DGP, Punjab Police, the arrested accused were in constant contact with a Pakistan-based handler via social media platforms. They were reportedly involved in procuring and distributing illegal weapons across different parts of Punjab. FIRs have been registered at PS Cantonment, Amritsar, and further investigations are underway to uncover the wider network, including both backward and forward linkages of the module.
The operation marks another strong step by the Punjab Police under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
The operation marks another strong step by the Punjab Police under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has consistently emphasized maintaining peace, security, and communal harmony in the border state. The state government has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward organized crime and cross-border smuggling networks.
Officials noted that the success of this operation highlights Punjab Police’s improved intelligence coordination and use of technology in tracking anti-national elements. The recovery of high-grade weapons also prevented potential terror or criminal activities that could have threatened the safety of citizens.
@PunjabPoliceInd reaffirmed its commitment to continuing such intelligence-driven actions to completely dismantle arms trafficking modules and curb the spread of illegal weapons in Punjab. The department credited its field units for their swift action and coordination, reflecting Punjab’s strong internal security mechanism under CM Bhagwant Mann’s administration.
