Three illegal arms and drug networks busted in Amritsar, 11 arrested

Amritsar Commissionerate Police has cracked down on three separate gangs involved in illegal weapons and drug smuggling, taking 11 people into custody, including two juveniles. During the search, two live hand grenades, 12 pistols, 33 cartridges, and 310.10 grams of heroin were recovered from the accused.

According to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, preliminary investigation indicates that the arrested individuals were in touch with active associates and gangsters abroad. These handlers used to send weapons and narcotics across the border via drones.

Police officials state that these accused used these weapons to extort money and open fire at houses and business establishments to spread terror.

Amritsar Police Commissioner Harmanbir Singh Gill stated that all these recoveries were made through three different operations. During the first operation, Ranjit Avenue police station nabbed Bobby, Smile Singh, and Satmol Singh alias Thekedar, seizing a total of seven pistols and 10 live rounds.

In the second operation, the Chheharta police station team caught Harpreet Singh alias Bhundi and a juvenile with two pistols. Based on subsequent interrogation, another juvenile and two associates, Akashdeep Singh and Akashdeep Singh alias Akash, were arrested, and two hand grenades and 15 rounds were recovered.

The third action was carried out by the Sultanwind police station, where Shamsher Singh alias Shera, Vishal Singh alias Kalu, and Gurbir Singh alias Billa were arrested. Police recovered three pistols, four cartridges, and 310.10 grams of heroin from them.

Police have registered three separate FIRs under various sections at Ranjit Avenue, Chheharta, and Sultanwind police stations in this case. According to officials, further investigation is underway to link the entire network. Nothing has yet been proved in court.

Key developments

• Amritsar Commissionerate Police arrested 11 accused including two juveniles
• Two hand grenades, 12 pistols, 33 cartridges and 310.10 grams of heroin seized
• Weapons were provided via drones by foreign handlers, according to police
• Three FIRs registered at Ranjit Avenue, Chheharta and Sultanwind police stations