Punjab Police busts gangster module in Amritsar, Three operatives arrested

November 14, 2025

Amritsar: In a major breakthrough, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in collaboration with the Pathankot Counter Intelligence Team, busted a gangster module. Three accused were arrested and two 30 bore Star-Mark pistols and 15 live cartridges were recovered from their possession. The operation shows the strong grip of the Punjab Police on organised crime and gangster activities in the state.

In a major breakthrough, State Special Operation Cell (#SSOC) Amritsar, in a joint operation with Counter Intelligence Pathankot, busts a gangster module by arresting three operatives and recovers two 30-bore Star-mark pistols along with 15 live cartridges from their possession.… pic.twitter.com/3kgXxB8var

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) November 14, 2025

Weapons recovered and gangster module busted
Investigation has revealed that the weapons recovered from the arrested accused had international links. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were working under the directions of Armenia-based gangster Raja Haruwal, who was supplying arms to Punjab. The gang was involved in money laundering and extortion activities at various locations.

Accused with organized criminal record
The arrested accused have several serious criminal cases registered against them in Batala, Gurdaspur and Amritsar, including crimes like kidnapping, attempt to murder and illegal possession of arms. These arrests are a significant step towards neutralizing a dangerous network in the area.

Investigation is underway and the network is being probed
An FIR has been registered at SSOC Amritsar, and the entire gangster network is being probed. The police are trying to dismantle the entire network by tracing all the links of the accused.

Punjab Police’s commitment to tackling organized crime
Punjab Police is fully committed to eliminating organized crime and gangster networks. The busting of this gangster module sends a message of crime control and ensuring citizen security in the state.

Investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are working to uncover other links related to international arms smuggling and criminal activities.