Chandigarh/Amritsar, October 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted five alleged drug trafficking and illegal arms supply modules, arresting 10 people and recovering six pistols, 4.409 kg of heroin, 500 grams of opium, ₹12.90 lakh in suspected drug money and a drone, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday.
The arrested accused have been identified as Rajbir Singh (23), Gaganpreet Singh alias Gagan (31) and Sourav Singh alias Bahadur (23), all from Amritsar; Vishal Singh alias Tibru (22) and Rashpal Singh alias Babba (44) from Nurpur village in Lopoke; Veerpal Singh alias Billa (19) from Mari Mehga village and Jagwinder Singh alias Kala (19) from Ami Shah village in Tarn Taran; Sukhchain Singh alias Sukh (20) from Khiala village; Jaskaran Singh alias Jassi (22) from Kolowal village; and Yuvraj Singh alias Jaggu (20) from Gosanbad village in Amritsar Rural.
Police recovered one Glock 9mm pistol and five .30-bore pistols, along with 12 live cartridges. Two cars allegedly used in the criminal activities were also impounded.
DGP Yadav said preliminary investigations indicated that the accused were involved in supplying illegal weapons and narcotics. Further investigation is underway to establish backward and forward linkages and identify others involved in the alleged networks.
Commissioner of Police Amritsar Harmanbir Singh Gill said the five operations were conducted under the supervision of senior officers, including DCP Investigation Prabhjot Singh Virk, ADCP Detective Jayant Puri, ADCP City-3 Manmohan Singh Aulakh, ACP East Ravinder Singh and ACP Detective Kapil Kaushal.
In the first operation, Maqboolpura police arrested Rajbir Singh, Gaganpreet Singh and Sourav Singh, recovering 169 grams of heroin, 500 grams of opium and ₹10.90 lakh. In the second, Chheharta police arrested Vishal Singh and Rashpal Singh and seized 4.130 kg of heroin from their car.
In the third operation, Cantonment police arrested Veerpal Singh and Jagwinder Singh and recovered a .30-bore pistol. In the fourth, Chheharta police arrested Sukhchain Singh and Jaskaran Singh, recovering 110 grams of heroin, a .30-bore pistol, two live cartridges, ₹2 lakh, a car and a drone allegedly used for smuggling. In the fifth operation, police arrested Yuvraj Singh and recovered four pistols—three .30-bore and one Glock 9mm—along with 10 live cartridges.
Five separate FIRs have been registered in connection with the recoveries:
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FIR No. 325, dated October 5, 2026: Under Sections 21-B, 27-A and 18 of the NDPS Act at Maqboolpura police station.
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FIR No. 240, dated October 8, 2026: Under Sections 21-C and 29 of the NDPS Act at Chheharta police station.
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FIR No. 190, dated October 9, 2026: Under Section 25 of the Arms Act at Cantonment police station.
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FIR No. 242, dated October 10, 2026: Under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Vayuyaan Adhiniyam, NDPS Act and Arms Act at Chheharta police station.
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FIR No. 245, dated October 11, 2026: Under Section 25 of the Arms Act at Chheharta police station.
CP Gill said a comprehensive investigation was underway to trace the networks’ supply chains and identify other people involved.
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