Inter-state Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab, 7 Operatives Nabbed

Amritsar: In a breakthrough, the Amritsar Police Commissionerate has dismantled an interstate weapons smuggling module with seven of its operatives apprehended, a top police officer said on Thursday.The module is connected to Dilpreet Singh, who is based in the USA, according to Punjab 's Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav. He also noted that 12 pistols, 16 magazines, and 23 cartridges were confiscated."Preliminary investigations revealed that the module was providing logistical support to various gangs by procuring weapons from Madhya Pradesh .In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled an interstate illegal weapons smuggling module linked to USA-based Dilpreet Singh, apprehending seven operatives and seizing 12 pistols, 16 magazines, and 23 live cartridges.Preliminary investigations… pic.twitter.com/L1Oy5bjZUN— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 31, 2024 "An FIR has been registered at police station Islamabad (in Amritsar), and a thorough investigation is ongoing to identify others involved in the network," the DGP posted on X.DGP said that the Punjab Police is dedicated to taking decisive action against organized crime and illegal arms trafficking, and they are focused on uncovering all connections within the network.

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Inter-state Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab, 7 Operatives Nabbed

In a breakthrough, the Amritsar Police Commissionerate has dismantled an interstate weapons smuggling module with seven of its operatives apprehended

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