Punjab Police busts weapon-smuggling module with links to Pakistan
The Hindu
Punjab Police busts weapon-smuggling module with Pakistan links, arrests one in Amritsar with pistols, cartridges, and cash.
Punjab Police on Sunday (April 27, 2025) said they have busted a weapon-smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested one person from Amritsar. Seven pistols, four live cartridges and ₹1.50 lakh have allegedly been recovered from the arrested accused.
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"Acting on a specific tip-off, Counter Intelligence #Amritsar busts an illegal weapon smuggling module with links to #Pakistan and arrests Abhishek Kumar from Amritsar, recovering 7 pistols (including 5 pistols of .30 bore and 2 Glock 9mm pistols), 4 live cartridges (.30 bore), and Rs 1,50,000 from his possession," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav posted on X.
He said, “Australia-based Jassa who, in close collaboration with Pakistan-based smugglers, orchestrates the smuggling of illegal arms/ammunition through the Indo-Pak border with the help of his local associates Jodhbir Singh alias Jodha and Abhishek Kumar.” The DGP said preliminary investigation revealed that Abhishek Kumar and Jodhbir Singh alias Jodha are also allegedly involved in hawala transactions, indicating their connection to a broader network engaged in criminal activities.
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“An FIR has been registered at State Special Operation Cell, Amritsar. Further investigation is under way to apprehend other associates and unearth all backward and forward linkages,” he said.
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