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TopicPunjab Police

Topic: Punjab Police

Goldy Brar’s dad no stranger to extortion cases. Ex Punjab cop was arrested in 2021 for ‘helping’ son

Fugitive gangster Goldy Brar's parents, residents of Sri Muktsar Sahib, were Monday arrested in connection with an extortion case from December 2024.

Nearly 1/3rd of gangsters plunging Punjab into chaos sitting on US soil, as foot soldiers face heat

While most wanted gangsters run syndicates from foreign soil, Punjab Police have arrested over 3,200 on-ground operatives in a sweeping statewide operation.

Mann’s ‘Gangstran te Vaar’: Intel boss removed, Punjab Police detains 1300 ‘aides’ of foreign gangsters

The state govt has launched an intense three-day campaign with emphasis on foreign-based operators as it faces criticism over law and order.

Delayed FIR, missing DVR—CBI probe indicts Patiala cops sluggish probe in Colonel Bath assault case

CBI drops attempt-to-murder charge in its charge sheet after AIIMS medical panel rules that injuries of Colonel Bath & his son were not life-threatening.

Why court junked Punjab Police DIG’s bail plea, ruled ‘posting can’t determine CBI jurisdiction’

In Union Territories, CBI has full powers of local police, says Chandigarh special court, upholding suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar's October 2024 CBI arrest in Mohali.

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 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.

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Xi’s military shake-up — stripping power from China’s central military command

The latest purging campaign blurs the line between anti-graft drive and political consolidation under Xi’s rule.

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.