Tarn Taran: Smuggler having links to Pak held with MP-9 rifle, seven pistols
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Smuggler having links to Pak held with MP-9 rifle, seven pistolsTarn Taran: Smuggler having links to Pak held with MP-9 rifle, seven pistols - tribuneindia.comseen 26 Aug, 11:22headline rewritten
Chandigarh ISBT-43 terror bid: BKI hand surfaces, foreign-based handler Satta Naushera namedChandigarh BKI module bust: Police say major terror plot averted as cops detail handler network, accused profiles - tribuneindia.comseen 8 Oct, 07:35headline rewritten
150 cops comb drug hotspots, arrest twoAmritsar: 150 cops comb drug hotspots, arrest two
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com17:12first to reportedited after publishing
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Smuggler having links to Pak held with MP-9 rifle, seven pistolsA joint operation by the Punjab Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) led to the arrest of a suspected Pakistan-linked arms smuggler in Tarn Taran district on Tuesday.
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com20:31
The Amritsar Rural Police on Saturday arrested an alleged member of an arms smuggling network reportedly sourcing weapons through drones from Pakistan-based smugglers and supplying them to criminals across the Majha region.
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com13:59
The Chandigarh Police have busted an inter-state module supplying illegal weapons to a foreign-based gangster network, arresting four persons, including a Pakistan-linked arms smuggler, and foiling what investigators say was a planned extortion-cum-firing incident in Gurugram.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com15:23
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Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Times of India14:24
Amritsar Rural Police have effectively disrupted a potential terrorist attack aimed at a police establishment, recovering a 690-gram improvised explosive device. The Bomb Disposal Squad swiftly defused the explosive, ensuring public safety. In light of Independence Day approaching, security measures have been ramped up, and a case is currently under investigation to unravel further details.
Mon, 24 August 2026
3 reports- tribuneindia.com06:34edited after publishing
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Chandigarh ISBT-43 terror bid: BKI hand surfaces, foreign-based handler Satta Naushera namedA day after three persons were arrested over a suspected IED and firearm recovery in Chandigarh, police on Monday confirmed the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror angle, identifying the outfit, its foreign-based handler and the alleged roles of the accused.
- tribuneindia.com08:42
The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted three illegal arms and drug trafficking networks with the arrest of five accused and the seizure of nine illegal pistols and 6.311 kg of heroin, officials said on Monday.
- indiatimes.com14:37
AMRITSAR: Amritsar Rural police have arrested Harpinder Kaur, mother of gangster-turned-terrorist Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia, in connection with the grenade attack on a house in Jattan village of Ajnala tehsil and secured her two-day police remand for questioning.
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- rozanaspokesman.com01:40
Amritsar Rural Police recovered 10 kg 80 grams of heroin along with a .30 bore pistol and live cartridges from the Lopoke area in a major anti-narcotics operation. Three accused — Sajan Arora, Vijaypal Singh, and Jashanpreet Singh — have been booked, with Jashanpreet Singh arrested. The accused were allegedly in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers, receiving heroin consignments via drones and supplying them across Punjab. Police are investigating the wider network and supply chain.
- rozanaspokesman.com01:44
Three accused arrested in connection with the recovery of explosive material in Chandigarh — Lovepreet Singh, Jashanpreet Singh alias Jashandeep, and Prabhpreet Singh alias Prabh — were produced before the district court and sent on 5 days' police remand, against the 7 days sought by the police. The trio will be taken to Fazilka, Tarn Taran, and Amritsar for further investigation and will next appear in court on August 29. Police are also probing their deep links with Babbar Khalsa...
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- prokerala.com17:05
West Bengal Police on Wednesday recovered a large quantity of firearms and bullets from a pond belonging to a Trinamool Congress leader in North 24 Pa....
- indiatimes.com17:40
Koraput: A team of District Voluntary Force on Wednesday unearthed a major Maoist dump containing arms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), explosives and other incriminating materials during a search operation in a forested area along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border in Malkangiri district. The dump was recovered around 5.30 am from the forest areas of Cherkotla, Kirmiti, Kotwapadar and Kadabhata under Mathili police station limits, following information obtained during the interrogation of...
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com19:43
Security forces foiled an intrusion bid by Pakistani drones along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district late on Thursday night.
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- pakistantoday.com.pk17:11
Punjab’s anti-corruption drive intensifies as ACE, acting on CM Maryam’s directions, arrests nine govt employees and three alleged frontmen in raids and trap operations across the province. Officials were allegedly caught receiving bribes in Bahawalnagar, Vehari, Lahore, Chakwal and other districts.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com12:12
Rajasthan Police and BSF to hold joint drill in border districts to counter cross-border drug drones, boosting detection, response and coordination.
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com19:54
Chandigarh: The Operation Cell of Chandigarh Police arrested two alleged members of a drug and arms supply network operating in Chandigarh and Mohali and recovered 517 grams of heroin, two country-made pistols, four live cartridges, a magazine and Rs 20,000 in suspected drug money.
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com08:38
Around 7 kg of heroin and over 4 kg of opium were seized and several persons arrested during an anti-drug operation carried out in Amritsar on Saturday.
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in16:17
Rajasthan Police have seized and attached properties worth ₹73.64 crore belonging to alleged drug traffickers as part of a narcotics crackdown. ANTF IG Vikas Kumar said final orders were approved in 38 cases, while 25 more are nearing completion. The attached assets include houses, land, shops, vehicles and other properties allegedly linked to illegal drug proceeds.
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- rediff.com07:06
Punjab Police have successfully dismantled three significant drug and illegal arms supply networks in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of eight individuals. The operations resulted in the recovery of over 9.5 kg of heroin, 5.4 kg of opium, and a pistol. Investigations suggest links to foreign-based smugglers using drones for consignments, with further probes underway to uncover the full extent of the trafficking network.
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- dailyexcelsior.com12:18
PANCHKULA, Sept 22: The Haryana Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Tuesday said they have arrested seven accused who belong to Punjab after unearthing a case linked to an international narco-terrorism network. Two cars, one motorcycle, one US-made pistol, one 30-bore pistol,...
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com13:15
Close on the heels of the recovery of 19.820 kg heroin in a joint operation by sleuths of the BSF and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in which two smugglers were arrested on Saturday, the BSF and police on Sunday arrested three more drug smugglers from an area along the India-Pakistan border and recovered 12.301 kg heroin from their possession.
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com14:01
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans for 10,000 new police recruitments to combat drug problems effectively. He emphasized the police's full autonomy to act against drug trafficking in communities. The state government is enhancing police resources and integrating technology-driven approaches in their operations. Discussions with the Centre aim to strengthen the NDPS Act against drug-related offenses further.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com20:50edited after publishing
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150 cops comb drug hotspots, arrest twoThe police on Sunday arrested two persons during a cordon and search operation (CASO) launched as part of the state government’s “Yudh Nashiyan Virudh” initiative.
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- udaipurkiran.com02:35
Jaipur, October 7 (Udaipur Kiran): Rajasthan Police conducted a statewide Area Domination campaign against wanted criminals, anti-social elements and people posing a threat to law and order, arresting 7,744 offenders and anti-social elements in a single day. The special operation was conducted on the directions of Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma. A
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- idrw.org05:32
The increasing frequency of drone intrusions from Pakistan, used to smuggle arms, ammunition, and narcotics into Indian territory, has emerged as a major
Wed, 14 October 2026
2 reports- tribune.com.pk05:40
Four suspected terrorists arrested
- webindia123.com09:01
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- webindia123.com04:32
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- freepressjournal.in14:30
Police in MP's Dhar district seized 3,345 cannabis plants weighing 3,695 kg and valued at ₹4.43 crore from a forest near Choubara village. Drones helped locate the illegal cultivation concealed among cotton and tur crops. The main accused, Raju Singh Bhuria, remains absconding as police continue their investigation.
- theshillongtimes.com14:49
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com18:13
Punjab Market Committee and food and civil supplies department officials intercepted a truck carrying undocumented PR paddy from Uttar Pradesh at Dudhan Sadhan interstate barrier around 7.40pm on Thursday. Police registered an FIR and took custody of the vehicle and its occupants.
Sun, 18 October 2026
2 reports- dunyanews.tv09:15
Sindh Rangers and West District police arrest five suspects in Karachi over alleged human trafficking, saying they moved around 230 undocumented Afghans to the city in a month.
- himtimes.com12:48
A woman was arrested with 56 grams of heroin (chitta) in Shimla, police said on Sunday. The accused has been
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- Times of India01:37
In Ambikapur, two policemen were suspended after being found intoxicated near a bus stand. The personnel were assigned to escort a prisoner and had returned to the area. Local residents discovered the officers in an apparently inebriated state, with a service rifle unattended nearby. Following the incident, local police secured the rifle and reported the matter to their superiors.
Wed, 21 October 2026
2 reports- indiatimes.com18:56
The Patiala drugs control department and district police uncovered violations at 11 of 16 medical stores, wholesale firms and clinics inspected during a four-day crackdown on the illicit trade in habit-forming prescription drugs.
- Times of India21:01
Kunal, who has also been arrested, has emerged as a key character who had been in touch with gangsters Anil Pandit and Randeep Malik for over two months. He had also figured as the source of the weapon used for the murder of a forex-hawala trader in Sonipat last year, sources said.
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com20:13
Haryana has arrested 6,824 people and attached properties worth Rs 19.5 crore in its intensified crackdown on drug trafficking in the first nine months of 2026, with authorities identifying 12 drug cartels for dismantling and setting a Rs 30-crore property attachment target by Dec.
Sun, 25 October 2026
6 reports- hindustantimes.com04:13
The network was involved in trafficking narcotics across India, Myanmar and Bangladesh through what Amit Shah described as the "Death Triangle Corridor". | India News
- Times of India04:26
Union home minister Amit Shah announced Operation Trident, which targeted an international narcotics cartel in India. The operation, conducted in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur, uncovered significant hawala transactions and led to arrests. Authorities froze numerous bank accounts and seized illegal items, including detonators and cash. Shah emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating drug networks by December 31, 2029.
- pragativadi.com11:18
BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen and seizes their boat in a sensitive intelligence-led operation in Gujarat's Sir Creek.
- Times of India11:47
On Sunday, four Pakistani fishermen were intercepted by the Border Security Force in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Suspected of illegally fishing in Indian waters for crabs, they were detained following precise intelligence alerts. The crew members, hailing from Chach Jaan Khan village in Sindh province, are now under investigation as the BSF maintains vigilance over the sensitive border region to thwart unauthorized entries.
- prokerala.com12:25
, Oct 25 (IANS) In another incident of educated individuals indulging in criminal activities coming to light, six youths were arrested from Maharashtr....
- prokerala.com18:10
Manipur Police have arrested two key accused in an interstate drug trafficking network allegedly linking Manipur with Rajasthan, officials said on Sun....
Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report- rediff.com09:38
Two men have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Brahampuri area for allegedly firing a shot in the air and threatening a man. Police recovered a country-made pistol and a scooter used in the incident, and one of the accused has a prior record.
Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com19:45
Ajmer Central Jail guard removed after 294 suspicious pills found in parcels at his quarters; FIR filed, samples sent for forensic testing in drug probe.
Fri, 30 October 2026
2 reports- rozanaspokesman.com01:32
Uttarakhand Police Headquarters sends a proposal to UKSSSC for 1,385 posts, including 198 Sub-Inspectors, while the Prisons Department seeks 144 prison guards. Check vacancy details, eligibility and age limit.
- indiatimes.com20:15
As part of action against illegal mining, the Punjab govt has registered 1,845 FIRs and made 3,988 seizures across the state over the last five years, mines and geology minister Barinder Kumar Goyal claimed on Friday.
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in17:30
Dhar police detected around 6,700 kg of allegedly illegal cannabis cultivation, valued at ₹25–30 crore, during a 48-hour drone surveillance operation in Manawar. Under Operation Prahar, drones scanned remote forests, hills and fields to identify suspected plantations. Police teams conducted verification raids and announced continued action against illegal drug cultivation.
Mon, 2 November 2026
3 reports- Times of India04:02
Police have suspended an assistant sub-inspector and initiated a special investigation team inquiry after disturbing footage emerged. This footage allegedly shows the officer planting drugs in the home of Mahant Kashmir Giri. Following the incident, the accused individual has been discharged from custody and departmental inquiries are ongoing. Accountability in the Punjab Police is a priority during the anti-drug campaign in the region.
- Times of India12:09
Ahmedabad's Crime Branch has taken action against 61 suspected illegal immigrants, mostly hailing from Bangladesh, in a city-wide effort to bolster safety ahead of Diwali. The police executed synchronized raids across different localities to pinpoint foreign nationals living without legal status. Deportation processes are currently being initiated, furthering previous measures aimed at curbing illegal immigration from Bangladesh.
- siasat.com13:39
Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr M Ramesh has invoked the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against a habitual drug peddler, Sachin.
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- Times of India04:43
In the Sepahijala district, a troubling altercation unfolded as eight suspects were taken into custody for assaulting four BSF personnel on duty, who were attempting to thwart a smuggling attempt near the Bangladesh border. Following the incident, the Chief Minister demanded prompt action against those featured in a widely circulated video.
Wed, 4 November 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com12:00
Days after Interpol issued a Red Corner notice against gangster Rahul Dubey, an alleged member of his gang was arrested in Hazaribag’s Urimari late on Tuesday.
Thu, 5 November 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in01:11
The death of Dewas police inspector Dilip Puri has highlighted gaps in Madhya Pradesh Police's vehicle interception equipment. While Rajasthan and Haryana have deployed tyre-puncturing systems, Indore's four portable tyre killers reportedly remain unused. Officers say proper barricades, modern equipment and specialised training are essential to safely intercept suspected smugglers.
Fri, 6 November 2026
3 reports- cobrapost.com06:53
With BJP intensifying its anti-drug campaign against the Punjab government and speculation growing over a possible SAD-BJP reunion, AAP seeks to shift the spotlight to the alleged Akali drug-money net
- cobrapost.com06:54
Addressing his first press conference after taking over as IGP Kashmir, Kumar said properties worth crores belonging to drug peddlers have been attached and cash worth around Rs 1.10 crore recovered.
- freepressjournal.in14:54
Gadchiroli Police found a suspected Maoist arms cache near the Chhattisgarh border following intelligence, officials said. Four C-60 teams and bomb disposal personnel searched under SP M. Ramesh's guidance. The underground dump held rifles, 100 crude explosive devices, a wireless mic set and Maoist uniforms. Specialists destroyed explosives at the site. Further forest searches are planned.
Sat, 7 November 2026
1 report- prokerala.com05:25
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in coordination with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Arunachal Pradesh Poli....
Sun, 8 November 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com03:15
Gurwinder aka Afridi, against whom the Punjab government had announced a reward of ₹5 lakh, landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport | India News