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 development comes after the Punjab government submitted a list of 14 eligible IPS officers to the UPSC earlier this year.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Gurvinder Singh, a resident of Ambala, and Manjit Singh, a resident of Patiala.
A routine anti-drug operation by the Punjab Police took an unexpected turn when an active-duty member of the Indian Air Force was caught transporting a sizeable shipment of contraband.
To ensure the safety and security of the state's people, the Punjab Police have moved beyond their jurisdictional boundaries to strengthen operational coordination with neighbouring states and police forces across the country.
According to officials and village representatives, the incident took place at Sri Guru Ravidas Gurdwara Sahib, where a woman allegedly entered the premises and damaged pages of a Gutka Sahib.
