Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling with Pakistani Links

Punjab Police successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling network linked to Pakistan. The operation resulted in the arrest of Sandeep Singh and the recovery of five pistols in Tarn Taran. Investigations revealed connections to a Pakistan-based handler, aiming to supply weapons to criminals in Punjab.

The Punjab Police on Sunday dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting one individual amid intensified crackdowns.

Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav revealed the recovery of five pistols from the accused, identified as Sandeep Singh of Khalra village in Tarn Taran.

The operation, involving swift coordination by Counter Intelligence Amritsar, intercepted a weapon consignment allegedly orchestrated by a Pakistan-based handler and aimed at arming local criminals.

(With inputs from agencies.)