Joint Operation in Amritsar Leads to Arrests and Recovery of Explosives

A joint operation between Amritsar district police and a central investigative agency culminated in the arrest of three suspects tied to the Khasa Cant IED blast and the seizure of a Glock pistol and a hand‑grenade. The operation, overseen by IG Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, focused on dismantling a network that smuggled explosives from the border and provided training through social‑media platforms.

The three arrested individuals from Moga district were accused of receiving detailed instructions on weapon handling and target selection. Police recovered a 9 mm Glock and an AR‑GES hand‑grenade, both of which were earmarked for future terrorist activities.

Overall, the coordinated effort resulted in six arrests across two cases, reflecting the authorities’ zero‑tolerance approach toward anti‑national crimes and their commitment to safeguarding public safety.