Amritsar: Punjab’s Amritsar Rural Police have arrested three accused in a major crackdown against an illegal arms and explosives supply network supported by Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI. Police recovered a pistol and a hand grenade from the accused. The DGP of Punjab Police shared this information on the social media platform X.
Police also claimed to have solved the case of the improvised explosive device (IED) blast that occurred near Army Cantonment Khasa in May 2026. Two accused have been arrested in this case.
In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police dismantles Pakistan’s ISI-backed illegal arms and explosives supply network, apprehends 3 accused and recovers 1 pistol and 1 hand grenade. The police have also solved the May 2026 IED blast near Army Cantonment Khasa, arresting 2 accused involved in the blast.
Preliminary investigation reveals alleged links of the module with foreign-based smugglers and ISI operatives, with further investigation underway to uncover the complete network and establish backward and forward linkages.
An FIR has been registered at PS Gharinda, Amritsar, under the relevant sections of the Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act. The blast case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act and the UAPA.
@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to maintaining strict vigil against illegal arms trafficking, terror-linked networks and organised criminal activities.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 13, 2026
Alleged links to foreign smugglers and ISI operatives
According to the DGP, preliminary investigations have revealed alleged links of this network to foreign smugglers and ISI operatives. Police are conducting further investigations to unravel the entire network and identify its connections.
The investigation aims to identify other individuals involved in the network and its activities.
FIR registered at Gharinda Police Station
An FIR has been registered at the Gharinda Police Station in Amritsar under relevant sections of the Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act in connection with the arms and explosives supply network.
In connection with the explosion near Army Cantonment Khasa, a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The Punjab Police stated that it will continue to monitor and take action against illegal arms smuggling, terrorist networks, and organized criminal activities.