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Punjab Police Arrest Man, Seize AK-47 and Grenades
Police in Amritsar Rural arrested a 28-year-old truck driver named Navjot Singh.
They say they found an AK-47, bullets, two hand grenades, a magazine and a motorcycle.
Police officials said the weapons may have been brought into India by drone.
They also said they are investigating possible links to handlers in Pakistan and the Middle East.
Police allege Singh was supposed to take the weapons to another district.
They said he was promised money but had not received it.
A case was registered under laws about weapons and explosives.
Police say their investigation is continuing, and they have not disclosed the intended target or exact location.
Amritsar Rural Police arrested 28-year-old Navjot Singh and seized an AK-47, a magazine, nine cartridges, two hand grenades and a motorcycle.
Police identified Singh as a truck driver; reports give his home as Cheema in Tarn Taran and as Sarai Manthan Khan.
Inspector General Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said police suspect the weapons were brought into India by drone and cited alleged links to handlers in Pakistan and the Middle East.
Police said Singh was allegedly tasked with taking the weapons to a neighbouring district and was promised up to Rs 50,000, but had not been paid.
A case was registered at Gharinda police station on September 30 under the Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act; the investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- Amritsar Rural Police arrested Navjot Singh, 28, a truck driver.
- What
- Police seized an AK-47, a magazine, nine cartridges, two hand grenades and a motorcycle.
- Where
- The operation was in Amritsar Rural, Punjab; the case was registered at Gharinda police station. One report identifies Singh's residence as Cheema in Tarn Taran, while another names Sarai Manthan Khan.
- When
- The case was registered on September 30; one report says the police announcement was made on Sunday.
- Why
- Police said the operation followed intelligence inputs and that they are investigating alleged plans to move the weapons and links to handlers and smugglers.
Police allegations
What remains unconfirmed
Cross-border links
Police allegations
Police officials said the weapons were allegedly brought in by drone and that investigation indicated links to handlers in Pakistan and the Middle East.
What remains unconfirmed
These are police allegations under investigation; the reports do not provide an independent confirmation.
Intended use and destination
Police allegations
Police said Singh was allegedly assigned to take the weapons to a location in a neighbouring district and was promised up to Rs 50,000.
What remains unconfirmed
Police said the exact location and intended target could not be disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Residence
Police allegations
One report identifies Singh as a resident of Cheema in Tarn Taran.
What remains unconfirmed
Another report gives his residence as Sarai Manthan Khan.
Key facts
- Arrested
- Navjot Singh, 28, a truck driver
- Weapons seized
- One AK-47 rifle, one magazine and nine cartridges
- Explosives seized
- Two hand grenades
- Other item seized
- A motorcycle allegedly used to transport the consignment
- Police account
- Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said the weapons may have been brought into India by drone and cited alleged links to handlers in Pakistan and the Middle East
- Alleged task
- Police said Singh was to take the weapons to a location in a neighbouring district and was promised up to Rs 50,000
- Case
- Registered at Gharinda police station on September 30 under Section 25(8) of the Arms Act and Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act
Quotes
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar
Inspector General of Police for the Border Range
“The accused was tasked with taking the weapons to a location in a neighbouring district, where he was supposed to meet another person through a cut-out arrangement. Further instructions and the exact location were to be provided later.”
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