Amritsar: In what it described as a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police have busted illegal arms and narcotics supply networks, apprehended seven accused persons and recovered 14 sophisticated pistols and 20 kilograms of heroin, Punjab Police announced in an official post on Tuesday morning.
Source: Punjab Police (@PunjabPoliceInd)
According to the police announcement, preliminary investigation indicates that the accused were allegedly in contact with a foreign-based handler who was facilitating illegal arms consignments for distribution through an organised network. That handler link is a police claim based on preliminary investigation; it has not been independently verified. The announcement was carried on the official Punjab Police account and in a parallel post by the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab account, which carried the same figures and the same evidence photograph showing the seized pistols and two tied bags.
Source: DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice)
FIRs at Gharinda and Kathunangal, probe ongoing
FIRs have been registered at the Gharinda and Kathunangal police stations in Amritsar district in connection with the case, according to the DGP's post. Police said further investigation is ongoing to establish the complete network and its forward and backward linkages. The police announcement did not name the seven accused in the posts reviewed, and no court outcome has been reported; the accused are alleged offenders at this stage.
Source: Punjab Police on Threads
Amritsar is a border district, and Amritsar Rural Police have announced a series of arms and narcotics seizures this month, including an operation on October 21 in which police said seven people were held with a hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kg of heroin. Police say the latest action is part of the state's continuing drive against drug trafficking, illegal arms smuggling and organised criminal networks. Awaaz Punjab is reporting the seizure figures as announced by Punjab Police; independent wire confirmation of the latest operation was still awaited at the time of publishing.
Source: Punjab Police (@PunjabPoliceInd)