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.
Arms cache linked to BKI operative Harvinder Rinda seized
With this, the total number of drug smugglers arrested in just 127 days has reached 20,784.
In a significant intelligence-led operation, the Counter Intelligence wing of Amritsar has unearthed a major cross-border narcotics and illegal arms smuggling module with strong links to Pakistan.
The cartel was being operated by Pakistan-based smuggler Tanveer Shah in collaboration with Canada-based handler Joban Kaler.
Chief Minister Mann has directed Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and Senior Superintendents of Police to work collectively towards making Punjab a drug-free state.
