Cross-Border Arsenal: Amritsar Police Nab Four, Seize Seven Smuggled Pistols
Amritsar police have made a significant breakthrough in their fight against cross-border arms smuggling. Four individuals were arrested on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in a meticulously planned operation.
Seven smuggled pistols, including high-end Italian PX5s and Austrian Glock 9mms, were seized from the accused. The weapons were allegedly destined for notorious Punjab-based gangsters.
The arrests took place near the sensitive Indo-Pak border, highlighting the ongoing threat of weapons trafficking into the state. The seized firearms represent a serious escalation in the availability of sophisticated weaponry for criminal elements.
A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Arms Act. Investigations are underway to uncover the larger network involved in this illegal operation and trace the ultimate recipients of these lethal weapons.
This successful operation underscores the critical need for heightened vigilance along the Indo-Pak border to curb the flow of illegal arms and ammunition, and prevent further violence fueled by readily available sophisticated weaponry. The investigation’s outcome will be crucial in understanding the extent of this cross-border criminal network.
