Cross-border weapon smuggling module busted by Fazilka Police; 2 arrested with arms and ammunition

September 15, 2025

In a major big breakthrough, Fazilka Police busted a weapon smuggling module. Fazilka Police, acting on a specific tip-off, busted the cross-border weapon smuggling module. The module had links with Pakistan, and its two members have been arrested. The information has been shared by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav through a post on X.

Acting on a specific tip-off, @FazilkaPolice busts a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to #Pakistan and arrests two persons backed by foreign-based handlers and recovers 5 foreign made pistols (.30 bore) and 9 magazines.

Preliminary investigation reveals, the… pic.twitter.com/dhOX3AONhR

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) September 15, 2025

Two persons arrested were backed by foreign-based handlers. Police also recovered 5 foreign made pistols (.30 bore) and 9 magazines.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the weapons were sourced from Pakistan through a foreign-based entity for use by criminal gangs in Punjab.

The arrested accused have been identified as Surinder Singh and Gurpreet, who were attempting to deliver these arms to ground operatives of criminal groups on the directions of their foreign handlers.

An FIR under the Arms Act has been registered at PS Sada,r Fazilka. Further investigation is underway to expose and dismantle the entire network, including its backward and forward linkages.

DGP Yadav assured that the Punjab Police remains resolute in fighting cross-border crime & organised smuggling networks to keep Punjab safe & secure