Punjab Police Archives - Page 5 of 11

08 Sep

Constable Found Dead in Vehicle Near 9th Battalion Office in Amritsar; Police Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- A wave of panic swept through Amritsar when the body of a Punjab Police constable was discovered inside a vehicle parked outside the 9th Battalion office. The deceased, identified as 25-year-old Gurkirat Singh from Umrawal village in Gurdaspur district, had sustained a gunshot wound. According to ACP Dr. Sheetal Singh, Gurkirat Singh, who joined the police force in 2018, had recently returned from Amarnath Yatra law and order duty in Pathankot and had brought his weapon to Patiala for maintenance. Police rushed to the spot after receiving information and have called in a forensic team to…

06 Sep

Second Accused Arrested in Tarn Taran Murder Case, Major Breakthrough for Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArshdeep Singh arrested, Jagdeep Mola, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran murder case

Tarn Taran, September 6, 2025: In a major development in the Jagdeep Mola murder case, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in coordination with Tarn Taran Police, has arrested the second accused, Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh, from Batth village.Arshdeep’s arrest follows the earlier detention of the prime accused, Rahul Singh, earlier this year. Police believe both played a central role in the killing of Jagdeep Mola in March 2025, an incident that sent shockwaves through the region.According to the investigation, two armed men, including Arshdeep, rode up on a motorcycle near Gurudwara Sri Darbar Sahib in Tarn Taran and opened fire…

29 Aug

Gang Rivalry Murder Case: Punjab Police Nabs Prime Shooter from Hoshiarpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Gangster Task Force, Himachal murder case, Punjab Police, Vipan Kumar arrest

Chandigarh: Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has apprehended a suspected shooter linked to a high-profile murder case in Himachal Pradesh, striking another blow against organized crime.The accused, identified as Vipan Kumar of Bassi Muda village in Hoshiarpur, was caught with a country-made .32 bore pistol and six live cartridges. Police said a case has been lodged at City Kharar Police Station, and further questioning is in progress.Investigators revealed that Kumar is believed to be among the key assailants involved in the killing of Rakesh Kumar, alias Gaggi, in Khwaja Basal village, Una district. The murder, according to police, stemmed…

26 Aug

Punjab Police Nabs Key Smuggler, Foils Pakistan-Backed Arms Supply

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab Police

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success against cross-border smuggling networks, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested a suspected arms courier and seized a cache of weapons meant to fuel unrest in Punjab. The accused, identified as Amit Singh of Guru Ki Wadali, Chheharta, was caught with five Glock pistols, four magazines, and a motorcycle used in the operation. Initial investigations have revealed that Amit Singh was working in close coordination with his associate Gurpreet Singh alias Ginny. The duo had established links with Pakistan-based smugglers who have been attempting to push consignments of illegal weapons into India to disturb…

23 Aug

Punjab Police Arrest 134 Smugglers in Statewide Anti-Drug Raids

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabanti-drug campaign, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Drug Smugglers arrested, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, August 23, 2025: Punjab Police intensified its anti-drug campaign on Saturday, carrying out simultaneous raids across the state and arresting 134 drug smugglers. The crackdown marked the 175th consecutive day of the state government’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” drive launched under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.According to officials, police teams registered 95 FIRs during the operation and recovered 2.9 kg of heroin, 9 kg of poppy husk, 963 intoxicant tablets and capsules, along with ₹12,420 in cash. This brings the total number of smugglers arrested since the campaign began to 27,039.The operation, carried out on the directions of Director General…

23 Aug

Police Engage in Gunfight with Purse-Snatchers in Bathinda; One Injured, Another Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- A dramatic police encounter unfolded in Bathinda on Saturday when officers confronted two men accused of snatching purses from women earlier this week. According to officials, the suspects opened fire while being chased, prompting retaliatory gunfire from the police. One of the accused sustained a bullet wound to his leg, while his accomplice was apprehended at the scene. Both men, identified as Amanpreet Singh and Amandeep Singh, have multiple prior cases registered against them. Police revealed that the suspects had allegedly snatched purses from two women on August 19, leaving one victim critically injured with a…

19 Aug

Punjab – NHRC Takes Suo Motu Notice of Police Assault on Journalist in Batala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBatala, Beaten, Journalist, NHRC, Punjab News, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a shocking incident in Batala, Punjab, where police officers allegedly assaulted a journalist. Reports suggest that the journalist was attacked while carrying out his professional duties, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the misuse of police authority. The NHRC has issued notices to the Punjab Director General of Police and the state’s Chief Secretary, seeking a detailed report on the matter. The Commission has asked for clarity on the action taken against the responsible officers and measures being implemented to ensure the safety…

18 Aug

Punjab Police Launch Statewide Crackdown on Drug Hotspots Under Anti-Drug Campaign

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, CASO, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, August 18, 2025: Punjab Police stepped up its fight against drugs with a massive statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified hotspots on Monday. The coordinated drive, part of the government’s ongoing Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, marked the 170th consecutive day of action under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Acting on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the operation was conducted across all 28 police districts simultaneously. Police teams raided 272 hotspots during the daylong exercise, leading to the arrest of 196 individuals and the registration of 164 FIRs. The seizures included…

16 Aug

Punjab Police Arrest 38 Smugglers in Statewide Anti-Drug Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsanti-drug campaign, Drug Smugglers, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh – Punjab Police intensified its anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” with coordinated raids across the state on Saturday. The crackdown covered 301 locations, resulting in the arrest of 38 drug smugglers and the registration of 28 FIRs. With the latest action, the tally of arrests since the launch of the drive has reached 25,909 in 168 days.The operation led to the recovery of 620 grams of heroin and 1,612 intoxicant tablets and capsules. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, oversaw the raids conducted across all 28 police districts.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has consistently underlined the government’s…

15 Aug

Punjab Government Launches Reward Policy and Promotions to Strengthen Anti-Drug Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabanti-drug campaign, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police, Reward Policy

Chandigarh, August 15, 2025 – On the occasion of Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a series of measures aimed at empowering the state police and intensifying the fight against drug trafficking.Under the new “Reward Policy,” police personnel who seize 1 kilogram or more of heroin will receive a cash incentive of ₹1.20 lakh. The initiative is designed to boost morale and encourage stronger enforcement efforts in tackling the narcotics menace.To accelerate the disposal of cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, CM Mann declared that head constables will now be entrusted with investigation responsibilities.…