Drone-Dropped Arms Consignment Uncovered: Three Arrested in Gurdaspur

The Punjab Police arrested three individuals and seized a consignment of weapons in Gurdaspur. The firearms, including an AK-47 and Glock pistols, were allegedly arranged by a USA-based handler and dropped by a drone from Pakistan. Ongoing investigations aim to dismantle the smuggling network.

In a significant breakthrough, Punjab Police announced the arrest of three individuals linked to a weapon smuggling operation in Gurdaspur, recovering a cache of arms including an AK-47 rifle. The consignment also comprised three Glock pistols, multiple magazines, and live cartridges, officials confirmed Tuesday.

The arrests included Gurwinder Singh, alias Ginder, Vipan Kumar, alias Manish, and Chamkor Singh, all from Gurdaspur. This operation marks a continuation of efforts following the seizure of two AK-47 rifles and a PX5 pistol near the Indo-Pak border earlier.

Police revealed that the illegal arms consignment was coordinated by USA-based Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, and delivered via drone from Pakistan in mid-September. Authorities are actively investigating to track the entire network of smugglers involved in this operation.

(With inputs from agencies.)