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Crime
Two Pistols Seized at India-Pakistan Border, Two Suspects Arrested in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM
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Border security officials in Amritsar recovered two pistols during a routine check at the India‑Pakistan frontier and detained two individuals suspected of smuggling weapons.
Border security officials in Amritsar recovered two pistols during a routine check at the India‑Pakistan frontier on a recent day. The weapons were found near the checkpoint, prompting an immediate investigation.
The authorities detained two individuals who were suspected of attempting to smuggle the firearms across the border. The suspects were taken into custody and are currently being processed under the Arms Act.
The incident underscores the ongoing vigilance at the India‑Pakistan border, where security forces regularly conduct inspections to prevent illicit arms trafficking.
Police have stated that the recovered pistols will be examined for serial numbers and traced back to their source, while the suspects will face charges related to illegal possession and smuggling of weapons.
The authorities detained two individuals who were suspected of attempting to smuggle the firearms across the border. The suspects were taken into custody and are currently being processed under the Arms Act.
The incident underscores the ongoing vigilance at the India‑Pakistan border, where security forces regularly conduct inspections to prevent illicit arms trafficking.
Police have stated that the recovered pistols will be examined for serial numbers and traced back to their source, while the suspects will face charges related to illegal possession and smuggling of weapons.