Punjab Police arrested a suspected cross-border arms smuggler in Amritsar, seizing five pistols and four magazines, officials revealed on Tuesday. The breakthrough is a significant step in dismantling a dangerous network linked to Pakistan-based operatives, aimed at disrupting peace in Punjab.

Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, sharing details on X, stated that the accused, Amit Singh from Guru Ki Wadali, Chheharta, was collaborating with his associate Gurpreet Singh, alias Ginny. The duo was allegedly in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers orchestrating the flow of illegal weapons into the state. This arrest has exposed a sinister plot to destabilize the region through arms trafficking.

The operation, conducted with precision, thwarted potential criminal activities that could have had severe consequences for Punjab’s security. Yadav emphasized that the recovery of these weapons has disrupted a critical node in the smuggling network. Authorities are now intensifying their efforts, with expectations of further arrests and seizures in the coming days as investigations deepen.

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Punjab Police’s swift action underscores their commitment to curbing cross-border smuggling and maintaining law and order. The case highlights the ongoing challenges posed by illegal arms trafficking and the importance of vigilant policing to safeguard the state from external threats.

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