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Crime
Arms Trail in Punjab Linked to Political Killings and Police Attacks Ahead of Elections
✍️ NDTV
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
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Authorities have uncovered an illegal arms network in Punjab that is connected to political killings and recent attacks on police officers as the state prepares for elections.
Punjab police have reported the discovery of a substantial cache of illegal firearms that appear to be part of a broader arms trail operating in the state. Investigators say the weapons have been linked to a series of political killings that have unsettled local communities in recent months.
In addition to the murder cases, the same network is suspected of orchestrating attacks on police personnel who were attempting to intervene. The timing of these incidents, coming just weeks before the scheduled state elections, has raised concerns about the potential impact on law and order.
Law enforcement agencies are now intensifying raids and surveillance to dismantle the supply chain and identify those responsible. Officials have emphasized that the crackdown is aimed at preventing further violence and ensuring a secure environment for the upcoming polls.
The findings were highlighted in a recent NDTV report, which underscored the growing nexus between illicit arms, political violence, and challenges faced by police forces in Punjab.
In addition to the murder cases, the same network is suspected of orchestrating attacks on police personnel who were attempting to intervene. The timing of these incidents, coming just weeks before the scheduled state elections, has raised concerns about the potential impact on law and order.
Law enforcement agencies are now intensifying raids and surveillance to dismantle the supply chain and identify those responsible. Officials have emphasized that the crackdown is aimed at preventing further violence and ensuring a secure environment for the upcoming polls.
The findings were highlighted in a recent NDTV report, which underscored the growing nexus between illicit arms, political violence, and challenges faced by police forces in Punjab.