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.
They also recovered four 9MM calibre Glock pistols along with ammunition and 2 kg of heroin from their possession.
These raids, conducted as part of the drive’s 225th consecutive day, led to the arrest of 56 drug smugglers and the registration of 40 First Information Reports (FIRs).
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab a drug-free state.
The arrested accused has been identified as Vansh Kumar, a resident of village Dalam in Batala.
Pertinently, this helpline has been activated by the Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) to provide citizens with a direct and confidential channel to report organised crime.
