Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Amritsar Police Arrest Driver, Seize AK-47 and Grenades
Police in Amritsar 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.
One report also says they seized a mobile phone.
Police allege that Singh was connected to people involved in moving weapons across borders.
They say the weapons may have been brought into India by drones.
Police also allege that Singh was supposed to take the weapons to another district and meet someone.
He was promised money but had not received it, according to police.
The reports give different descriptions of where he lived: Cheema in Tarn Taran district or Sarai Manthan Khan.
Police have registered a case and say they are still investigating.
Amritsar Rural Police arrested 28-year-old truck driver Navjot Singh and seized an AK-47, a magazine, nine cartridges, two hand grenades and a motorcycle.
Police accounts also list a mobile phone among the seized items; one report says Singh was stopped while riding the motorcycle after intelligence inputs.
Officials allege Singh had links to foreign-based handlers or smugglers; one account cites suspected drone delivery and handlers in Pakistan and the Middle East.
Police said Singh was allegedly meant to deliver the weapons in a neighbouring district, meet another person, and receive up to Rs 50,000; he had not been paid.
A case was registered at Gharinda police station under the Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act; police say 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; one report also mentions a mobile phone.
- When
- The FIR was registered on September 30; one report says the arrest was announced on Sunday.
- Where
- The operation took place in Amritsar Rural, Punjab; the case was registered at Gharinda police station.
- Why
- Police said the operation followed intelligence inputs and alleged Singh was involved in transporting weapons for a cross-border supply network.
Police account
Unconfirmed or differing details
Cross-border links
Police account
Police officials alleged Singh was linked to foreign-based smugglers or handlers; one account cited drone delivery and handlers in Pakistan and the Middle East.
Unconfirmed or differing details
These are police allegations and preliminary investigative claims; the reports provide no independent confirmation.
Intended delivery
Police account
Police said Singh was tasked with taking the weapons to a location in a neighbouring district and had been promised up to Rs 50,000.
Unconfirmed or differing details
Police have not disclosed the exact delivery location or intended target, saying the investigation is ongoing.
Reported residence
Police account
Some reports identify Singh as a resident of Cheema in Tarn Taran district.
Unconfirmed or differing details
Other reports identify his residence as Sarai Manthan Khan.
- Accused
- Navjot Singh, 28, a truck driver; also identified as Navjot Singh alias Cheema in one report
- Weapons recovered
- One AK-47 rifle, one magazine, nine live cartridges and two hand grenades
- Other items reported
- A motorcycle; one report also lists a mobile phone
- Police allegations
- Officials alleged links to foreign-based smugglers or handlers; an account attributed to police cites drone delivery and handlers in Pakistan and the Middle East
- Alleged assignment
- Police said Singh was to take the weapons to a location in a neighbouring district and was promised up to Rs 50,000
- FIR
- Registered at Gharinda police station under Section 25(8) of the Arms Act and Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act
- Residence reported
- Reports describe Singh as a resident of Sarai Manthan Khan or Cheema in Tarn Taran district
