Punjab Police Unveils Major Illegal Weapon Smuggling Plot

Punjab Police successfully uncovered an illegal weapon smuggling operation with the arrest of Amarbir Singh from Amritsar. The operation led to the recovery of six pistols, 11 magazines, and 111 live cartridges. The accused had ties with Pakistan-based smugglers, and further investigations are ongoing.

In a significant breakthrough, Punjab Police has dismantled a major illegal weapon smuggling network. The operation culminated in the arrest of Amarbir Singh in Amritsar, marking a pivotal step in curbing cross-border crime, officials said.

The crackdown yielded a significant cache of arms, including six pistols, 11 magazines, and 111 live cartridges. Officials revealed that Singh, who recently returned from Canada, was linked to Pakistan-based smugglers, suggesting a broader smuggling network.

Authorities have registered an FIR and are conducting an extensive investigation to unravel further connections and dismantle the entire smuggling ring, according to Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav.

(With inputs from agencies.)