Updated On: 26 August, 2025 07:19 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondent
A preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers. The allies of the accused were pushing weapon consignments in the country to disturb peace and harmony in the state

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In a major outbreak, Punjab Police on Tuesday busted a massive arms smuggling racket which claimed to have a cross-border arms dealing. The police have arrested one person in Amritsar in connection with the case, reported news agency PTI. Punjab Police have also confiscated five sophisticated Glock pistols and four magazines from the possession of the accused, an officer stated.
The Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav, while shedding light on the major breakthrough, said, “The accused has been identified as Amit Singh, a resident of Guru Ki Wadali, Chheharta in Amritsar."
Apart from recovering weapons, the Punjab Police team also impounded the accused person’s motorcycle, which he was using to deliver the consignments, PTI reported.