Punjab Police Seize Huge Cache of Arms and Drugs Near Pakistan Border
In a significant operation, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Punjab, Border Range Amritsar, has arrested three drug traffickers and seized a large quantity of arms and drugs near Shankar Dhaba on Attari Road. The arrested individuals have been identified as Maninderjit Singh, Peter, and Lovejit Singh, also known as Raja, according to a report by the Times of India.
The operation, which was carried out on a tip-off, resulted in the seizure of four PX5 Storm pistols, 521 grams of heroin, seven magazines, and 55 live cartridges. An FIR has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Arms Act at the ANTF police station in SAS Nagar. The Punjab Police have stated that the task force is pursuing both forward and backward linkages to dismantle the entire network.
The seizure of arms and drugs near the Pakistan border is a significant blow to the drug trafficking syndicates operating in the region. According to the Times of India, the ANTF is working to identify and disrupt the supply chain of drugs and arms being smuggled into India from across the border.
In a related incident, a man was killed in a powerful explosion near Decent Avenue in Amritsar on Tuesday morning. The police suspect that the victim was attempting to retrieve an explosive device planted by "terror handlers". The victim, identified as Nitin, a man in his 20s from Chheharta and son of an auto driver, was believed to be a drug addict and likely a "foot soldier" sent to collect the explosive as part of a cut-out module.
The police have suspected links to terror groups such as Babbar Khalsa International. DIG (Border Range) Satinder Singh described the incident as a "prima facie case of terrorism" and said circumstantial evidence suggested Nitin was trying to recover the explosive when it detonated. Items found in his pockets linked him to terrorist organisations, and police noted a pole at the site appeared to mark the hiding spot of the device.
The Times of India reports that the Punjab Police are investigating possible links between the two incidents and are working to identify the handlers of the terror module. The police have stated that they are taking all necessary measures to prevent such incidents and to ensure the safety of the citizens.
The seizure of arms and drugs and the foiling of a potential terror plot are significant achievements for the Punjab Police. As reported by the Times of India, the ANTF and other law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to disrupt the drug trafficking networks and prevent terror incidents in the region.
The authorities have reiterated their commitment to cracking down on drug trafficking and terrorism in the region. The Punjab Police have urged citizens to cooperate with them in their efforts to maintain law and order and to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
According to the Times of India, the investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited. The incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to prevent such incidents and ensure public safety.
The ANTF’s operation is a testament to the efforts of the Punjab Police to curb the menace of drug trafficking and terrorism in the region. As stated by the Times of India, the police are working to dismantle the entire network and bring the perpetrators to justice.
In a statement, the Punjab Police said, "The ANTF is pursuing both forward and backward linkages to dismantle the entire network. The police are working to identify and disrupt the supply chain of drugs and arms being smuggled into India from across the border."
The Times of India has reported that the police are investigating the source of the arms and drugs seized and are working to identify the handlers of the terror module. The incident is a significant blow to the drug trafficking syndicates operating in the region and a testament to the efforts of the Punjab Police to maintain law and order.
As reported by the Times of India, the Punjab Police are committed to ensuring public safety and preventing such incidents from occurring in the future. The authorities have urged citizens to cooperate with them in their efforts to maintain law and order and to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
