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.
One operative has been arrested with 10 sophisticated .30 bore pistols along with magazines, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.
Singh was struck by Amritpal Singh Dhillon’s vehicle while crossing a road in his native village, Beas Pind, in Punjab on Monday.
The police recovered two firearms – a PX5 pistol and a .32 bore pistol – from the accused, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.
The Punjab Police on Friday arrested 116 drug smugglers and recovered 4.5 kg of heroin and 1 kg of opium…
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended during the 130-day campaign has reached 21,231.
