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Punjab Police Seize Five Glock Pistols, Arrest Amritsar Man in Cross-Border Smuggling Probe

Investigators are tracing drone-delivered consignments they link to Pakistan-based handlers.

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Overview

  • Amit Singh was arrested on August 24 in Amritsar with five 9mm Glock pistols and four magazines, police said.
  • An FIR (No. 165) under Section 25 of the Arms Act was registered at Chheharta police station.
  • Police identified Singh as a resident of Guru Ki Wadali and impounded a black Hero Splendor motorcycle allegedly used for deliveries.
  • Officials said Singh acted with associate Gurpreet Singh, known as Ginny, while receiving drops at locations provided by cross-border handlers.
  • A Chheharta team led by senior officers conducted the intelligence-based stop, and authorities expect further arrests and recoveries as linkages are mapped.