The DGP said investigations are underway to identify the smugglers, trace linkages, and dismantle the entire smuggling network.
Punjab Police: 3 Apprehended with Cross-Border Arms & Ammunition Ahead of Diwali, Crackdown Intensified to foil Pakistan’s Attempt to Disrupt Festive Season
In a major breakthrough, Punjab’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, has apprehended three individuals in possession of illegal arms and ammunition arranged by a USA-based Pakistani national.
The arrests were made ahead of Diwali during special checking and operations aimed at ensuring a safe and peaceful festive season, following the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
According to Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, the SSOC recovered one AK-47 rifle along with two magazines and 60 live cartridges, as well as three 9mm Glock pistols with seven magazines and 50 live cartridges, from the accused. The information was shared in a press release issued by the Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab.
The arrested accused have been identified as Gurwinder Singh alias Ginder, a resident of Sangrai in Gurdaspur; Vipan Kumar alias Manish, a resident of Marrianwal in Batala; and Chamkor Singh, a resident of Natt in Batala, District Gurdaspur.
The development comes a day after a consignment of three weapons, comprising two AK-47 rifles and one PX5 pistol, was recovered near the Indo-Pak border under Khemkaran in Tarn Taran district.
Pakistani Link Suspected: DGP
As per the preliminary investigation, DGP Gaurav Yadav stated that the consignment was arranged by USA-based Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi from Pakistan. He added that the consignment was dropped using a drone near the Indo-Pak border in the Kalanaur area of Gurdaspur in mid-September 2025, and later collected by the arrested accused.
The DGP said investigations are underway to identify the smugglers, trace linkages, and dismantle the entire smuggling network.
The recoveries were made following the arrest of accused Chamkor Singh in an ongoing operation launched after the arrest of his two accomplices — Ginder and Manish — from whose possession one Glock pistol, part of the same consignment, had earlier been recovered, the press release stated, citing AIG SSOC Amritsar Sukhminder Singh Mann, who shared the operational details.
The AIG further highlighted that Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi’s name had also surfaced in the murder of Jugraj Singh, Sarpanch of Cheema Khudi, for which the Manu Agwan group had claimed responsibility. Further investigations are in progress.
In this regard, FIR No. 55 dated 02/10/2025 has already been registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act, Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Section 22 of the NDPS Act at PS SSOC Amritsar, the press release added.
Punjab Police’s Crackdown on Organised Crime and Drugs
Punjab Police has intensified its crackdown on drugs, organised crime, and anti-national elements to safeguard the state’s peace and security.
According to data shared by DGP Punjab, as of October 1, a total of 20,414 FIRs had been registered and 31,177 arrests made. Police seized 1,342 kg of heroin — accounting for 60% of India’s total recovery. The conviction rate in the state stands at 87%. Additionally, 26 terror modules have been busted and 88 terrorists arrested. The police have also solved 18 out of 20 recent murder cases.
Ahead of the festive season, strict security reviews have been undertaken to foil any attempt by Pakistan’s ISI to disturb peace in the state.
The DGP further stated that citizens can ‘confidentially’ report organised crime and gangster activities through the Anti-Organised Crime Helpline – 1800-330-1100.
He reiterated that the Punjab Police remains steadfast in its mission to maintain peace and harmony and to ensure a safe, secure, and drug-free Punjab.
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