AMRITSAR, India, Aug. 4 (ANI) — In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted two alleged ISI-backed cross-border terror modules and arrested nine suspects, including four juveniles, recovering illegal weapons, explosive materials, and ammunition.
According to Punjab Police, the operation led to the recovery of three illegal pistols, four petrol bombs, and nine live cartridges.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly acting at the direction of foreign-based ISI handlers who were attempting to recruit local youth to carry out terror-related activities, conduct surveillance of security installations, procure illegal weapons, and disrupt public peace, police said.
The investigation also found that surveillance cameras had allegedly been installed near railway tracks, with footage reportedly shared with foreign handlers, according to police.
Punjab Police said first information reports (FIRs) have been registered at the Mohkampura, Airport, and C-Division police stations in Amritsar.
Further investigation is underway to identify other members linked to the alleged ISI-backed network, establish forward and backward linkages, trace the financial trail, and determine any involvement in other terror-related activities.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police said it remains committed to dismantling terror networks and ensuring the safety, security, and sovereignty of Punjab.
Earlier, on Aug. 1, Counter Intelligence Amritsar busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling and organized crime network, arresting one suspect and recovering 20 kilograms of heroin.
According to Punjab Police, the preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was acting on the directions of a foreign-based handler linked to cross-border smugglers. The suspect was allegedly responsible for receiving heroin consignments in the border area and delivering them to other parties across Punjab.
Police said an FIR has been registered at the State Special Operations Cell police station in Amritsar under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further investigation is underway to establish forward and backward linkages, identify the entire network, and uncover possible connections with previously busted narcotics smuggling modules. (ANI)
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