Cross-border arms network busted in Amritsar: 4 accused arrested, 10 pistols and cartridges seized

June 27, 2026

The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling network and arrested four individuals. Police have recovered 10 sophisticated pistols and ammunition from their possession.

Preliminary investigations reveal that the arrested individuals were operating under the instructions of a smuggler based abroad. They used to receive consignments of weapons sent from across the border and distribute them to criminal elements. Police suspect that this network may have links to organized international crime.

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts a cross-border illegal arms smuggling network, apprehends four accused and recovers 10 sophisticated pistols along with 9 live cartridges.

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FIRs Registered at Chheharta and Maqboolpura Police Stations

FIRs regarding this matter have been registered at the Chheharta and Maqboolpura police stations. The police are now working to piece together the links of the entire network. The investigation aims to determine the origin of the weapons, the intended recipients, and the identities of other individuals involved in this smuggling ring.

Possibility of Further Arrests

Police state that further action will be taken based on the investigation, and all individuals linked to this network will be arrested. Efforts are also underway to identify the foreign smuggler and their local contacts. The investigation is currently ongoing, and the police expect to obtain crucial information regarding other individuals connected to this network.