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Punjab Police and Border Security Force have successfully intercepted a significant weapons consignment near the India-Pakistan border. The operation uncovered two AK-47 rifles, a PX5 Storm pistol, and multiple ammunition magazines. Authorities believe the weapons originated from Pakistan and are conducting extensive investigations to trace the smuggling network. The recovery highlights ongoing security challenges in border regions during festive seasons.

Key Points: Punjab Police BSF Bust Pakistan Arms Smuggling Plot

  • Punjab Police and BSF recover three weapons near international border
  • Two AK-47 rifles and one PX5 Storm pistol seized
  • Weapons traced to potential Pakistan origin
  • Comprehensive investigation launched to dismantle smuggling network
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Punjab: Two AK-47 rifles recovered along Pakistan border

Punjab authorities intercept weapons near Indo-Pak border, revealing critical cross-border smuggling network with potential security implications.

"Preliminary investigation has revealed that the weapons are sourced from Pakistan - DGP Gaurav Yadav"

Chandigarh, Oct 13

In an intelligence-based operation amidst the ongoing special checking and special operations to ensure safe and peaceful festive season, Punjab Police's State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a consignment of three weapons comprising two AK-47 rifles close to the Indo-Pak border falling under Khemkaran in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

The recovered weapon consignment also included one PX5 Storm pistol, along with a magazine and two magazines of AK-47 ammunition.

DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the weapons are sourced from Pakistan.

Further investigations are ongoing to identify the smugglers, trace forward and backward linkages in this case to dismantle the entire smuggling network, he said.

Sharing operational details, Assistant Inspector General (Amritsar) Sukhminder Singh Mann said that the BSF had received a reliable input about the arrival of a consignment of militant hardware from across the border near Mehdipur village on the Indo-Pak border falling under Khemkaran Sector of the BSF.

Acting swiftly, the police, jointly with the BSF, launched a well-coordinated combing operation in the area of Mehdipur village, and a weapon consignment was recovered from the area.

The origin of the recovered hardware is being ascertained, he said, while adding that further investigations are being conducted to trace and apprehend the accused involved in this crime.

In this regard, a case first information report (FIR) dated October 13 has been registered under Sections 25, 25(1) (a), 25 (6), 25 (7) of the Arms Act, sections 111 and 61 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 3 of the Passport Act at the SSOC Police Station in Amritsar.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is really concerning. Just before the festive season, such weapons recovery shows how vulnerable our borders are. Hope they catch the entire network soon. Our security forces are doing their best though.
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Sarah B
As someone living in border areas, we see these operations regularly. While I appreciate the efforts, I wish there was more transparency about how these weapons keep coming through. The pattern seems repetitive.
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Arjun K
Salute to our brave jawans! 👏 These operations save countless lives. The timing before festivals is particularly important. Hope they dismantle the entire network and expose the handlers across the border.
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Kavya N
This is why we need stronger border surveillance technology. Human intelligence is good, but drones and advanced monitoring systems could prevent such smuggling attempts before they even reach our territory.
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Michael C
The fact that this keeps happening shows we need better diplomatic pressure on Pakistan to stop supporting such activities. Recovery is good, but prevention should be the ultimate goal.

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