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Crime
Three smugglers nabbed in Amritsar, two AK‑47 rifles and ammunition seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 03:17 PM
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Punjab police arrested three individuals in Amritsar and recovered two AK‑47 rifles along with magazines and cartridges.
Authorities in Amritsar announced that three suspected smugglers were taken into custody after a police operation targeting illegal arms trafficking. The suspects were apprehended by Punjab police teams operating in the city, though the exact location of the arrest has not been disclosed.
During the raid, officers recovered two fully functional AK‑47 assault rifles, along with associated magazines and a stock of cartridges. The weapons are believed to have been intended for illicit distribution, raising concerns about the flow of small arms in the region.
Police officials said the investigation is ongoing and that further inquiries will determine whether the seized arms are linked to any organized criminal networks. The seizure underscores the continued vigilance of law‑enforcement agencies in curbing illegal arms smuggling in Punjab.
During the raid, officers recovered two fully functional AK‑47 assault rifles, along with associated magazines and a stock of cartridges. The weapons are believed to have been intended for illicit distribution, raising concerns about the flow of small arms in the region.
Police officials said the investigation is ongoing and that further inquiries will determine whether the seized arms are linked to any organized criminal networks. The seizure underscores the continued vigilance of law‑enforcement agencies in curbing illegal arms smuggling in Punjab.