Punjab Police bust alleged terror module, foil train attack plot; 17 arrested, UK-based handler under scanner
Police said the investigation indicated that members of the network had allegedly planned to plant an IED on the Ferozepur-Jammu train.
Police said the investigation indicated that members of the network had allegedly planned to plant an IED on the Ferozepur-Jammu train.
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 investigation began during Operation Hardball, a joint anti-gang crackdown by the FBI and Canadian authorities, which uncovered alleged links between a serving Punjab Police officer and overseas gang networks.
The rescue operation began after Punjab Police constable Diksha, who was on duty at a nearby checkpoint, noticed the woman being swept away by the current and immediately raised an alarm.
The shooting took place late Monday evening when two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at Dalveer Singh when he was driving home from his shop.
The joint operation led to the recovery of 2.1 kg of heroin, 21 sophisticated pistols, and ammunition, state Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Thursday.
Disclosing this here, an official spokesperson of the State Vigilance Bureau said that the accused were arrested based on a complaint lodged by a resident of village Sanghowal, Sub-Tehsil Mehatpur, district Jalandhar.
The parents of gangster Goldy Brar were arrested in connection with the ransom threat case in Punjab's Sri Muktsar Sahib district, an official said on Tuesday.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended during the 313-day campaign has risen to 43,691, as per an official statement.
The police also recovered one 9 mm pistol along with five live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.
