Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Punjab Police Bust Arms Smuggling Module
In Punjab, the police stopped a group that was smuggling guns from Pakistan.
They caught six people, including one young person, and found six guns.
The guns were supposed to be given to criminals in different parts of Punjab.
The police are still investigating to find out more about this group and who else is involved.
The police are working hard to keep everyone safe by stopping these illegal activities.
Punjab Police dismantled a Pakistan-operated cross-border arms smuggling module.
Six operatives, including one juvenile, were arrested with six pistols recovered.
The accused were in direct contact with a Pakistan-based handler via social media.
The weapons were intended for criminals operating in the Majha and Doaba regions.
Further investigation is ongoing to establish network linkages and identify receivers and financial channels.
- Who
- Punjab Police, Amritsar Commissionerate Police
- What
- Busted a cross-border arms smuggling module, arrested six operatives, recovered six pistols
- When
- Recent, with specific arrests and recoveries
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab, Tarn Taran
- Why
- To dismantle cross-border arms trafficking networks and ensure public safety
- Location
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Arrested Operatives
- Six (including one juvenile)
- Weapons Recovered
- Six pistols (five .30 bore, one 9mm PX5)
- Alleged Handler
- Pakistan-based
- FIR Registered
- Yes, at Police Station Cantonment Amritsar
- Additional Information
- Accused in contact with handler via social media
