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Punjab Police Bust Goldy Brar-Linked Extortion Module, Arrest 10, Seize 12 Weapons

Police say the arrests followed a three-week intelligence operation targeting the network.

Overview

  • Ludhiana Commissionerate police detained 10 operatives linked to gangster Goldy Brar after a focused three-week effort.
  • Officers recovered 12 weapons, including two Austrian-made Glock pistols and other foreign-made firearms.
  • FIRs were registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, and the investigation is ongoing to trace remaining associates.
  • Investigators say the module handled illegal arms trafficking, extortion and planned murders intended to create lawlessness across Punjab.
  • In a related case, Ferozepur Police arrested two suspects and seized 4.013 kg of heroin, with preliminary findings pointing to smuggling from Pakistan.