Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Four Arrested in Amritsar Arms and Opium Network Bust
Police in Amritsar say they broke up two networks involved in illegal weapons and drugs.
Four people were arrested.
Officers found an M16 rifle, nine pistols, 25 cartridges and 15 kilograms of opium.
Police said early findings suggest the suspects had links to smugglers based outside India.
Separate cases were registered at two police stations.
Investigators are now looking for other people and connections involved in the networks.
Punjab Police said it dismantled two illegal arms and narcotics supply networks in Amritsar on Saturday.
Four people were arrested in connection with the networks.
Police recovered one M16 rifle, nine pistols, 15 kg of opium and 25 cartridges.
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigation linked the accused to foreign-based smugglers.
Separate FIRs were registered at Gharinda and Lopoke police stations; investigators are tracing further links and people involved.
- Who
- Punjab Police and four arrested individuals; DGP Gaurav Yadav announced the recoveries.
- What
- Police said they dismantled two illegal arms and narcotics supply networks and seized weapons, cartridges and opium.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab, India; cases were registered at Gharinda and Lopoke police stations.
- Why
- Police said the accused were allegedly involved in procuring illegal weapons and linked to foreign-based smugglers; the investigation is continuing.
Police account
Other perspectives
Alleged smuggling links
Police account
Police said preliminary investigation suggests the accused were linked to foreign-based smugglers and involved in procuring illegal weapons.
Other perspectives
The article provides no response from the accused or an alternative account; the alleged links have not been described as established in court.
Investigation status
Police account
Police said further investigation is underway to trace the networks’ backward and forward linkages and identify others involved.
Other perspectives
No additional viewpoint or assessment of the investigation is included in the article.
- Arrests
- Four
- Weapons recovered
- One M16 rifle and nine pistols
- Ammunition recovered
- 25 cartridges
- Opium recovered
- 15 kg
- Networks dismantled
- Two illegal arms and narcotics supply networks
- Police stations registering cases
- Gharinda and Lopoke