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11 Oct

Three Arrested with Eight Pistols in Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Case Linked to Pakistan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabarms smuggling, Counter Intelligence Amritsar, Drone Drop, Pakistan, Tarn Taran

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on a piece of credible intelligence, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar team has arrested three individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling from Pakistan. Officials recovered eight modern pistols during the operation, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed.The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of Mari Megha village in Tarn Taran, and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran. The seized weapons include three 9mm pistols and five .30 bore pistols, along with their magazines. Police also confiscated their motorcycle, which was being used to…

11 Oct

5 Kg Heroin Seized in Moga as Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingMoga, Punjab

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on precise intelligence inputs, Moga Police have uncovered a major drug trafficking module, arresting three suspects and confiscating 5 kilograms of heroin in a targeted operation. Authorities revealed that the arrested individuals had direct links with drug suppliers based outside India, pointing to a well-organized international smuggling network. This discovery has prompted further investigation into the group’s wider operations across state and national borders. An FIR has been lodged at Police Station Sadar in Moga, and a detailed probe is currently in progress. Police teams are working to trace both the origins and potential destinations of…

10 Oct

Fortis Escorts Hospital Issues Official Statement Following Bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman’s Death

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabFortis Escorts Hospital Amritsar, Indian bodybuilder, Varinder Singh Ghuman death

Amritsar (Punjab), October 10, 2025: Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, has issued an official statement following the sudden death of celebrated bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away during a shoulder surgery on Thursday.According to the hospital, Ghuman visited the OPD on October 6, 2025, complaining of pain and restricted movement in his right shoulder. After clinical evaluation, doctors recommended arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis. The hospital confirmed that Ghuman had no known comorbidities prior to the procedure.The surgery began under general anaesthesia on October 9, 2025, and was reportedly completed around 3 PM without complications. However,…

10 Oct

3 Kg of High-Quality ‘Ice’ Seized in Major Anti-Drug Operation Near Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Big news, Ice drug, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In a major success against cross-border drug trafficking, the Amritsar Rural Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have jointly recovered 3 kilograms of high-purity ICE (methamphetamine) during a coordinated operation near village Bhaini Rajputan. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth several crores in the international market. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a “well-coordinated and swift action” between the police and BSF. The recovery was made during a surprise checking operation based on specific intelligence jointly developed by both agencies. An FIR has been…

10 Oct

Navjot Sidhu’s Surprise Meeting With Priyanka Gandhi Sparks New Political Buzz in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingNavjot Sidhu, Priyanka Gandhi, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again stirred political waters in Punjab with an unanticipated meeting with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital. The development comes at a politically sensitive time, just days after Sidhu’s wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, formally declared her intent to contest from Amritsar in the upcoming elections. The former cricketer-turned-politician posted a photograph with Priyanka Gandhi on social media, accompanied by a heartfelt message calling her his “beacon” and “guardian angel.” He also extended gratitude to her and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating their support had helped him navigate…

09 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest 77 Drug Smugglers in 290 Raids on 222nd Day of Statewide Anti-Drug Campaign

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab drug crackdown, Punjab Police raids, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Continuing the intensive crackdown against narcotics under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” initiative, Punjab Police carried out raids at 290 locations on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of 77 drug traffickers and registration of 59 FIRs across the state. This brings the total number of smugglers apprehended in 222 days to 32,432.The operations led to the recovery of 17.7 kg of heroin, 501 grams of opium, 26,983 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and Rs 15.09 lakh in cash linked to drug trade.Chief Minister Mann has directed the state’s Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and…

09 Oct

“Trailblazer Varinder Ghuman, Legendary Vegetarian Bodybuilder and Punjabi Actor, Passes Away Suddenly

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabcardiac arrest, Punjabi actor, Varinder Ghuman, vegetarian bodybuilder

Jalandhar, October 9, 2025: Renowned bodybuilder and actor Varinder Ghuman, globally celebrated as the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, passed away on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest.Sources said Ghuman suffered a massive heart attack in Jalandhar, where he was rushed to a hospital but could not be revived. Hailing from Gurdaspur, Punjab, he gained international acclaim for his extraordinary physique and for promoting vegetarianism in bodybuilding, a field traditionally dominated by non-vegetarian diets.Ghuman had also acted in Punjabi films and appeared in several brand endorsements. Fans and the fitness community across India and abroad mourned his untimely death, paying tribute…

09 Oct

Punjab Planning to Declare Anandpur Sahib as 24th District to Commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAnandpur Sahib, Punjab

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark decision that is expected to hold deep cultural and historical significance, the Punjab government is preparing to announce Anandpur Sahib as the 24th district of the state. The move, which will coincide with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 24, aims to honor the revered Sikh Guru’s supreme sacrifice and his legacy. Sources within the Punjab government have confirmed that the announcement will be made during a special Assembly session planned for November 24, the date which marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who stood for religious freedom…

09 Oct

Punjab Police bust BKI terror module, recover 2.5kg IED from two operatives

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar counter-intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module operated by UK-based handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai on the directions of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh Rinda. The Jalandhar counter-intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module and recovered 2.5kg of improvised explosive device/RDX and a remote control, police said on Thursday. (X) Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the two operatives, Gurjinder Singh and Diwan Singh, were apprehended from Jalandhar and 2.5kg of improvised explosive device/RDX and a remote control were recovered from them. “Preliminary…

09 Oct

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Pays Emotional Tribute to Rajvir Jawanda in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Rajvir Jawanda

LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the village of Pona in Ludhiana on Thursday to pay his final respects to Rajvir Jawanda, the Punjabi singer who tragically passed away on Wednesday. The funeral of Jawanda, who was a beloved figure in his community, is set to take place today, drawing many mourners to the village to honor his memory. Rajvir Jawanda, aged 34, was known for his singing. His death has shocked the people of Ludhiana, particularly in his native village, where he had a strong impact on youth. His sudden passing has left the community in deep sorrow.…