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.
A firing accused was shot in the leg during a police encounter in Jalandhar after allegedly opening fire on officers attempting to recover an illegal weapon. Police say additional charges will be filed following the incident.
The Punjab Police have significantly strengthened their cybercrime response by expanding the cyber defence network across the state.
The SGPC has urged Punjab Police to register an FIR against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that a viral video hurt Sikh religious sentiments and calling for an impartial investigation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The accused have been identified as Paramjit Singh alias Pamma and Jaskaran Singh, both residents of Hamira village in Kapurthala district.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police have busted an alleged cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting two suspected traffickers and recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 40 live cartridges. Police are probing the network's international links and supply chain.
