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Crime
Five ISI-linked suspects arrested in Amritsar drug and weapon bust
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:15 AM
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Punjab police seized 13 pistols and heroin while arresting five individuals alleged to be linked to the ISI for drug trafficking and illegal arms supply in Amritsar.
Amritsar city police launched a coordinated operation against three suspected drug‑trafficking and illegal‑arms networks on Tuesday. The raids resulted in the detention of five men who police say have connections to Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Intelligence (ISI).
During the sweeps, investigators recovered a cache of 13 pistols along with a substantial quantity of heroin, indicating a well‑organized supply chain aimed at smuggling narcotics and weapons into the region.
Senior officials of the Amritsar District Urban Police confirmed that the arrested individuals are now in custody and will face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as well as the Arms Act. The police have also launched further inquiries to trace the broader network and any foreign links.
The operation underscores the heightened vigilance of Punjab law‑enforcement agencies against cross‑border criminal activities, especially those allegedly backed by foreign intelligence agencies. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to drug or weapon trafficking.
During the sweeps, investigators recovered a cache of 13 pistols along with a substantial quantity of heroin, indicating a well‑organized supply chain aimed at smuggling narcotics and weapons into the region.
Senior officials of the Amritsar District Urban Police confirmed that the arrested individuals are now in custody and will face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as well as the Arms Act. The police have also launched further inquiries to trace the broader network and any foreign links.
The operation underscores the heightened vigilance of Punjab law‑enforcement agencies against cross‑border criminal activities, especially those allegedly backed by foreign intelligence agencies. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to drug or weapon trafficking.