Punjab Police bust ISI-backed cross-border drug smuggling module
The police arrested two operatives of the module and recovered 2.30 bore pistols along with ten live cartridges from their possession.
The police arrested two operatives of the module and recovered 2.30 bore pistols along with ten live cartridges from their possession.
The STF had, on 14 May last, had arrested three persons including a teacher in connection with racket.
Pradeep M Kurulkar who had been honey-trapped by the woman agent was arrested under the Official Secrets Act by the Maharashtra ATS
To save its reputation at the international level in the context of injustice meted out to minorities in the country, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is luring Sikh people with money to speak in favour of the country, sources said.
The sources in the security set up, quoting the intelligence inputs, said that the ISI sponsored Sikh terror outfits may target the election rallies and may attempt to hit some important leaders or VVIP during the electioneering process in Punjab, parts of UP and Uttarkhand.
In a warning to Pakistan against any attempt to destabilise Punjab, Amarinder Singh said, "Behave, or else be prepared for the consequences."
Singh said he believed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted peace but the Pakistan Army, in its desperation to remain relevant, calls the shots and obstructs efforts for peace.
The CM, however, said India would not allow ISI-backed forces such as the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) to disturb its harmony and stability.
While one jawan is from Madhya Pradesh, the other is from Assam and both were honey-trapped by the premier intelligence service official from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
There were reports that the consignment of AK-47 assault rifles, hand grenades, satellite phones airdropped by drones in Punjab was meant for terrorists operating in J&K.