Punjab Police and BSF Seize Arms Consignment in Tarn Taran, Smuggling Linked to Pakistan Exposed
Amritsar (The Uttam Hindu): Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), has seized a significant consignment of arms near the India-Pakistan border in the Khemkaran area of Tarn Taran. The operation was carried out based on specific intelligence inputs. The Punjab Police shared details of the recovery on their official social media handle on X.
According to Punjab Police, the recovered weapons include:
- 2 AK-47 rifles
- 2 AK-47 magazines
- 1 PX5 Storm pistol with magazine
- 10 live cartridges
Preliminary investigations indicate that these weapons were smuggled from Pakistan. SSOC, Amritsar, has registered a First Information Report (FIR) and initiated a detailed investigation. The police aim to identify the smugglers, trace their network, and dismantle it.
Punjab Police reiterated their commitment to curbing organized crime and maintaining peace and harmony in the state. This joint operation with the BSF is considered a significant step toward preventing illegal cross-border activities. The investigation is also focusing on understanding the intended use of these weapons. Citizens have been urged to report any suspicious activity to the police immediately to prevent such incidents.
Investigations are ongoing, and authorities expect to reveal more information about the smuggling network soon. Earlier, on October 13, Punjab Police, acting on intelligence, had conducted a similar operation near the India-Pakistan border, seizing another consignment of weapons.
Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav posted on X, stating, “Based on specific intelligence, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), seized a consignment of 3 weapons near the India-Pakistan border in the Khemkaran area of Tarn Taran. The recovered items include 2 AK-47 rifles, 2 AK-47 magazines, 1 PX5 Storm pistol with magazine, and 10 live cartridges.”