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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicPunjab Police

Topic: Punjab Police

WhatsApp group, DBS ‘honcho’ & stock tips—how retired cop who tried to end life was duped of Rs 8 cr

Before shooting himself Monday evening, former IG Amar Singh Chahal wrote a note giving details of how he was swindled in online scam. He had retired from service three years ago.

Punjab’s deadly new phase of criminal violence — ‘fusion of gangs with terrorism’

Punjab is seeing a new, hybrid gangsterism where borders and allegiances are more fluid than ever. ‘It’s a new trend in Punjab where gangs are used by terrorist groups.’

Punjab Police arrest 4 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members after shootout in Dera Bassi

The Police recovered seven weapons and 70 cartridges from the incident site. Further investigation is underway.

Punjab Police book Indian man in Canada over ‘fake’ videos of CM Bhagwant Mann

The videos were posted by one Jagman Samra on Facebook. He also claimed the clips were genuine & that he'd pay Rs 5 crore if they are found to have been created through AI.

‘Rs 8 lakh + monthly sewa-paani’: CBI’s bribery case against Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar

Harcharan Singh Bhullar was posted in the Rupnagar range. Bhullar joined as an officer of the Punjab police and was promoted to IPS in 2016.

Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap booked in Ludhiana over remarks on Valmiki during TV debate

Police complaint filed by Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj Bhavadas says the statements have caused grievous hurt to the sentiments of the Balmiki community.

Real cops, fake raid—how Punjab Police personnel posed as SP, DSP to ‘abduct’ UP businessmen for Rs 10 cr

Gang led by head constable, ASI booked for allegedly abducting trio from Noida, holding them at Ludhiana dhaba & attempting to extort money.

Punjab AAP MLA takes a jab at his own govt, gets arrested in rape case. And then, a dramatic escape

Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra alleges action being taken against him on a 3-year-old complaint as he questioned Punjab government's flood preparations. 

Punjab police apprehend 2 associates of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, recover illegal weapons during operation

The move comes days after CI Pathankot foiled a target killing, busting the same network with 4 members, including 2 juveniles, and seizing two .30 bore star pistols.

Blue Corner issued against Canada-based Satpreet Satta. What’s his role in case against Majithia 

Blue Corner Notice was issued against Canada-based NRI at request of SIT probing drugs case against SAD leader & former Punjab minister Bikram Majithia. 

On Camera

Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.