Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Punjab Police Arrest Five in Pakistan-Linked Arms and Narcotics Network
Imagine the police in Punjab are trying to keep their state safe.
They found out about a group of people who were secretly getting illegal guns and drugs from Pakistan.
The police caught five people who were part of this group.
They took away six handguns and a bit over a kilogram of heroin, which is a strong drug.
The police discovered that these people were talking to their contacts in Pakistan using apps on their phones and maybe even drones to plan how to get these dangerous things.
These people lived close to the border and were receiving the packages.
The police are now working to find out who else is involved and stop this whole illegal operation.
Punjab Police arrested five individuals linked to a Pakistan-based arms and narco network.
Authorities seized six sophisticated pistols (five .30 bore, one 9MM Glock) and 1.01 kg of heroin.
The arrested individuals were coordinating with Pakistan-based handlers via social media applications.
Two FIRs have been registered under the Arms Act and the NDPS Act in Amritsar.
The operation aims to dismantle the network and prevent the distribution of illegal weapons and narcotics in Punjab.
- Who
- Punjab Police, five arrested individuals linked to a Pakistan-based network
- What
- Dismantled a Pakistan-linked arms and narco network, arresting five individuals and seizing six sophisticated pistols and 1.01 kg of heroin.
- When
- Sunday (arrests made based on intelligence, cases registered on November 6 and November 12)
- Where
- Amritsar Commissionerate, Punjab
- Why
- To curb the flow of illegal weapons and narcotics into Punjab and dismantle the entire network.
The Smuggling Network
Law Enforcement Actions
Coordination and Communication
The Smuggling Network
Arrested individuals coordinated with Pakistan-based handlers using social media applications to receive and distribute illegal weapons and narcotics.
Law Enforcement Actions
Punjab Police acted on intelligence and technical leads to intercept communications and apprehend suspects involved in the network.
Distribution of Contraband
The Smuggling Network
The network's purpose was to smuggle illegal weapons and narcotics from Pakistan into Punjab for distribution to criminal elements.
Law Enforcement Actions
Police seized six sophisticated pistols and over 1 kg of heroin, preventing their further distribution within the region.
- Arrested Individuals
- Five (Akash Masih, Prince, Karanbir Singh alias Karan, Sukhwinder Singh, Gurbhej Singh alias Bheja)
- Pistols Seized
- Six (.30 bore: five, 9MM Glock: one)
- Heroin Seized
- 1.01 kg
- Linkages
- Pakistan-based handlers via social media applications
- Location of Arrests/Recoveries
- Amritsar Commissionerate, areas near International Border, Police Station Chheharta, Police Station Cantonment
- Cases Registered
- Two FIRs under Arms Act and NDPS Act
