Preliminary investigation suggests the accused were linked to foreign-based smugglers who allegedly supplied heroin and illegal firearms for distribution among criminal networks in Punjab and beyond.
The Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar busted a narcotics smuggling network, arresting three individuals and recovering 25 kg of heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav in a statement.
Class XII student Tia Gaurav from Amritsar's School of Eminence has been selected for Mission ShakthiSAT, an international programme that will bring together students from 108 countries to collaboratively design and build a satellite.
The recovered pistols include one 9MM Glock, one .30 bore Tisas Turkiye, one .30 bore Special Modified Pistol, four .30 bore pistols.
An Air India Airbus A321 operating between Delhi and Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace after a navigation system snag. The aircraft returned safely to Indian airspace following an alert from Pakistani ATC and later landed in Amritsar after a diversion to Delhi.
Those arrested have been identified as Mehakdeep Singh alias Mehak, a resident of Wadali in Amritsar and Aditya alias Adhi, a resident of village Bhaga Chhina in Amritsar.
India’s battle with air pollution has long been seen through the lens of health and visibility ~ smog-filled skies, wheezing citizens, and the occasional winter air emergency.
The operation was part of the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
The second edition of Punjab Hockey League for junior age group will commence on Sunday (August 31) with eight teams vying for top honours and a prize pool of 30 lakh, the largest ever for a junior-level hockey tournament in the country.
The arrested accused has been identified as Amit Singh, a resident of Guru Ki Wadali, Chheharta in Amritsar.
