Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Module
The Punjab Police have arrested four people in Amritsar for allegedly being part of a group that smuggles guns and drugs across the border.
They found five guns, some heroin, and a lot of money that might be from selling drugs.
The police are still investigating to find out more about this group and who else might be involved.
One of the arrested people, Bittu, is already wanted for other crimes.
Punjab Police arrested four individuals in Amritsar for alleged involvement in cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling.
Five sophisticated .30 bore pistols, 2.015 kg of heroin, and Rs 5 lakh in suspected drug money were recovered.
The accused were identified as Bittu Kumar alias Bhaiya, Sahib Singh, Sanjeev Kumar alias Nannu, and Sandeep Singh alias Sunny.
Bittu Kumar is wanted in several criminal cases related to Arms Act violations and theft.
Further investigation is underway to establish the network's linkages and identify all associates.
- Who
- Four individuals: Bittu Kumar alias Bhaiya, Sahib Singh, Sanjeev Kumar alias Nannu, and Sandeep Singh alias Sunny
- What
- Arrest of individuals involved in cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Why
- To bust a cross-border smuggling module and recover illegal weapons and narcotics
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Nature of the Crime
Law Enforcement Perspective
The Punjab Police allege that the accused were involved in cross-border smuggling of illegal weapons and narcotics.
Accused's Perspective
The accused have not yet publicly commented on the charges.
- Date of Arrest
- July 27, 2024
- Location of Arrest
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Number of Accused
- 4
- Items Recovered
- 5 sophisticated .30 bore pistols, 2.015 kg of heroin, Rs 5 lakh in suspected drug money
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
