Dramatic Police Encounter in Amritsar Unveils Inter-Gang Rivalry and Smuggling
In Amritsar, two people were arrested after a shootout with police, revealing inter-gang rivalry. Two pistols were recovered from the suspects. Separately, the BSF and local police arrested another individual for smuggling narcotics, uncovering potential links to Pakistan-based smugglers.
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Two individuals were apprehended following a dramatic encounter with authorities near Amritsar's Diamond Avenue, where gunfire was exchanged, resulting in one injury.
Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar stated that the incident, linked to inter-gang rivalry, unfolded after several shots were fired outside a residence. Swift police action led to the identification and arrest of the alleged suspects, who were found in possession of weapons.
Separately, in a joint operation involving the Punjab Border Security Force (BSF) and local police, another individual was detained for attempting to smuggle narcotics near Amritsar's border. Links to Pakistan-based smuggling networks are being probed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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