Chandigarh, Jul 14 (PTI) Punjab Police on Tuesday said it has busted an illegal arms and explosives smuggling module and arrested three individuals, including one juvenile.
One hand grenade and three sophisticated rifles, including an AK-47, were recovered from their possession, they said. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the arrested accused were Aakashbir Singh alias Kaashi, a resident of Bhaini Rajputtan in Amritsar; Joban Singh, a resident of Balagan in Amritsar; and a juvenile.
The recovered weapons include one AK-47 rifle, one modified M4-type .30-bore automatic weapon and one specially modified .30-bore semi-automatic weapon, along with five magazines, according to a police statement.
DGP Yadav said further investigation is underway to establish the source and intended use of the recovered weapons, identify associated persons, and uncover the entire network.
Sharing operational details, Senior Superintendent of Police (Amritsar Rural) Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal said officers at the Gharinda police station received a tip-off that Aakashbir and Joban Singh, along with a juvenile accomplice, were procuring ultra-modern weapons, ammunition and grenades through drones from across the border.
Acting swiftly on the information, police launched a special operation near the Attari area and arrested the trio, the SSP said.
Further investigation is underway, with more arrests and recoveries likely in the coming days, he added. PTI CHS RUK RUK RUK
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