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In a major success, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has uncovered two alleged ISI-backed cross-border terror modules. Nine people, including four juveniles, have been arrested, and weapons, explosives and ammunition have been seized.

 

Punjab Police said the operation resulted in the recovery of three illegal pistols, four petrol bombs and nine live cartridges from the accused.

 

Initial probe suggest that the accused were allegedly working under the instructions of foreign-based ISI handlers. They were reportedly being recruited to carry out terror-related activities, conduct surveillance of security installations, arrange illegal weapons and create unrest in the region.

 

Police investigations further revealed that surveillance cameras had allegedly been installed near railway tracks. The footage collected from these cameras was reportedly shared with handlers based abroad.

 

Punjab Police said separate FIRs have been registered at Mohkampura, Airport and C-Division police stations in Amritsar.

 

Investigators are now working to identify other people linked to the alleged network. Efforts are also underway to trace financial transactions, establish connections within the network and examine any links to other terror-related activities.

 

The Amritsar Commissionerate Police reiterated its commitment to breaking terror networks and maintaining peace and security in Punjab.

 

Earlier, on August 1, Counter Intelligence Amritsar achieved another breakthrough by busting a cross-border drug smuggling and organised crime network. One operative was arrested and 20 kg of heroin was recovered during the operation.

 

According to Punjab Police, preliminary investigations found that the accused was allegedly acting on the directions of a foreign-based handler associated with cross-border smugglers. He was reportedly tasked with receiving heroin consignments in border areas and delivering them to contacts across Punjab.

 

Police said a case under the NDPS Act has been registered at the State Special Operations Cell police station in Amritsar. Further investigations are in progress to uncover the entire network, establish linkages and examine possible connections with other narcotics smuggling cases.