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Pathankot Counter-Intelligence Foils Targeted Killing, Arrests Four in Gurdaspur

Investigators point to foreign-based handlers directing the plot.

The police officials recovered four weapons from their custody, including one Zigana pistol, three pistols (.30 & .32 bore) with live cartridges.

Overview

  • Two adults and two juveniles were detained after the suspects opened fire on police and were overpowered near Salimpur Afghana in Gurdaspur.
  • Officers recovered two .30-bore pistols and six live cartridges from the accused.
  • FIR No. 47 dated 25.08.2025 was registered at SSOC Amritsar under Section 25 of the Arms Act and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
  • Police say the module operated at the behest of foreign-based gangsters Nishan Singh, Shamsher Singh alias Shera Mann alias Honey, and Sajan Masih alias Goru.
  • Probing links include an August 14 shooting in Tanda and reconnaissance tied to a January 2024 murder, with officers indicating further arrests and recoveries are likely.