The Counter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police in Amritsar has dismantled an alleged cross-border arms and explosives smuggling module, arresting three individuals and recovering six hand grenades and 12 illegal pistols. The operation took place in Kakkar village under the Lopoke police station jurisdiction.
Arrests and Recoveries
The arrested suspects have been identified as Chintu, Jobanpreet Singh, and Gurpreet Singh, all residents of Kakkar village. The police have seized the weapons and explosives and sent them for forensic and scientific examination to determine their origin and intended use.
According to preliminary investigations, the accused were operating under the direction of a foreign-based smuggler allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and overseas operatives of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The consignment was reportedly received to carry out activities aimed at disrupting peace and public order in Punjab.
Police Statement and Legal Action
Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav shared information on X, stating that the recovery of explosives and sophisticated weapons had averted a potential security threat and dealt a significant blow to cross-border terror and criminal networks operating in the state. An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) police station in Amritsar under the Arms Act, the Explosive Substances Act, and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Ongoing Investigation
Investigators are probing the forward and backward links of the module to identify other network members, trace the source and intended recipients of the arms consignment, and determine whether the accused were involved in any previous criminal or terror-related activities. The police are also examining the role of foreign handlers and their local contacts in facilitating the smuggling of weapons into Punjab.
