State vs. 10 accused in Amritsar drug and arms smuggling case

Amritsar police have dismantled five modules allegedly involved in drug trafficking and arms smuggling. Ten individuals were arrested, and authorities recovered a drone, six pistols, and over 4 kilograms of heroin. The investigation involves multiple cases registered across three police stations in Amritsar.

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News14 Oct 2026

Five drug trafficking, arms supply modules busted: 10 held with six pistols, 4kg heroin in Amritsar

Sharing details, Amritsar commissioner of police Harmanbir Singh Gill said five separate cases had been registered at Maqboolpura, Cantonment and Chheharta police stations under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, Section 25 of the Arms Act and Sections 25 and 29 of the Bharatiya Vayuyaan Adhiniyam

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police broke up groups involved in illegal drug trafficking and supplying weapons.
Who:: Ten people are accused, and officers from the Maqboolpura, Cantonment, and Chheharta police stations handled the arrests.
When:: Reported on 14 Oct 2026.
Where:: Amritsar, Punjab.
Why:: The individuals are accused of smuggling drugs and supplying arms.
What it means:: These ten individuals are now in custody while the investigation into the smuggling modules continues.

Hindustan Times

Arrest13 Oct 2026

5 modules involved in drug smuggling and arms supply busted in Amritsar: 10 arrested; 1 drone, 6 pistols, and 4.409 kg of heroin recovered.

Amritsar drug smuggling and illegal arms supply modules busted by police. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. The police in Amritsar have busted five modules involved in drug smuggling and the supply of illegal arms. 10 accused have been arrested in this operation.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested ten people and seized illegal drugs, weapons, and a drone.
Who:: The Punjab police arrested ten accused individuals linked to smuggling modules.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: Amritsar, Punjab, involving Maqboolpura, Cantonment, and Chheharta police stations.
Why:: The accused are allegedly involved in smuggling drugs and supplying arms.
What it means:: The police have dismantled five smuggling groups and now hold the ten accused in custody.

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Five drug trafficking, arms supply modules busted: 10 held with six pistols, 4kg heroin in Amritsar

5 modules involved in drug smuggling and arms supply busted in Amritsar: 10 arrested; 1 drone, 6 pistols, and 4.409 kg of heroin recovered.

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