Punjab Police Cracks Down on Cross-Border Arms Module

Punjab Police dismantles an illegal arms module linked to Pakistan-based smugglers. Two individuals were arrested with six pistols and two cartridges seized. The arrested, involved in arms trafficking, communicated with smugglers via social media. Investigations continue to trace linkages in the case.

In a significant breakthrough, Punjab Police have dismantled an illegal cross-border arms module connected to Pakistan-based smugglers, as confirmed on Wednesday.

Amritsar Commissionerate Police seized six sophisticated pistols and two cartridges, apprehending two suspects accused of illegally trafficking arms and supplying them to gangsters, following directions from foreign handlers.

The accused, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi and Surjit Singh, were known to have utilized social media to coordinate with smugglers. Investigations are ongoing to further explore network connections.

(With inputs from agencies.)