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National Investigation Agency teams have been deployed to investigate a blast near BSF headquarters in Jalandhar and another in Amritsar’s Khasa Cantonment. Authorities are probing possible causes, with forensic analysis underway and no injuries reported in either incident
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Punjab Police reportedly booked Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak after his switch from AAP to BJP. The BJP accused Arvind Kejriwal and the Punjab government of vendetta politics and misusing the police machinery to target political opponents and dissenters
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The Bharatiya Janata Party accused Arvind Kejriwal of vendetta politics after FIRs against Sandeep Pathak. BJP alleged misuse of Punjab Police, while AAP faced setback as seven MPs defected to BJP
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A blast on a freight rail corridor near Shambhu in Patiala was an attempted detonation to damage the track, police said, adding the suspect died during execution as agencies probe the second such incident, with a likely National Investigation Agency involvement
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting advised ZEE5 not to release Lawrence of Punjab, citing law-and-order concerns raised by Punjab Police, after a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court warned against glorifying gangster culture
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The Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force arrested four suspects linked to foreign-based gangsters in Patiala, recovering illegal pistols and ammunition, and foiling planned crimes as part of an ongoing crackdown on organised criminal networks
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Punjab Police arrested two individuals linked to an ISI-sponsored Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module. Seized items include five grenades, IED materials, detonators, and communication devices, indicating plans for high-impact attacks. Investigation into foreign handlers and local networks is ongoing
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In Fazilka, police arrested former Army officer Sandeep Tomar, absconding after wife’s murder conviction, by tracing an LPG booking linked to his bank account. He was caught in Madhya Pradesh and sent to judicial custody
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Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, an absconding AAP legislator accused in a rape case, was arrested by Punjab Police after months on the run. His arrest follows another case against former minister Laljit Bhullar earlier this week
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In New Delhi, intelligence agencies suspect a proxy terror role in the killing of two Punjab Police personnel at a border outpost in Gurdaspur. A little-known group claimed responsibility, amid concerns of renewed attempts to destabilise Punjab through cross-border and Khalistan-linked operations
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Normalcy returned to Ludhiana’s Central Jail after a violent clash between inmates and police injured several people, including the jail superintendent. Authorities registered a case, launched an investigation, and tightened security, while the Punjab Jail Minister sought a detailed report.
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Several schools in Amritsar received bomb threat emails on Friday, forcing authorities to evacuate students and shut all schools. Anti-sabotage teams and cyber police launched a probe, even as officials urged parents not to panic, citing past instances of student mischief
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Punjab Police extradited Babbar Khalsa terrorist Parminder Singh alias Pindi from Abu Dhabi with central agencies’ support. A close aide of Rinda and Passia, he faces charges of terror attacks, extortion and violence in Punjab.
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Punjab Police busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting two individuals and seizing 18 pistols, 1,847 cartridges, and 42 magazines. The operation, led by Fazilka Police, aims to expose the full smuggling network through further investigation
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Punjab Police arrested six people in an arms smuggling case linked to foreign handlers. The group was led by Mehakpreet Singh, caught in Goa. Six weapons and Rs 5.75 lakh hawala money were seized. More arrests and recoveries are expected
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Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence arrested BKI operatives from Rajasthan, recovering a hand grenade. Investigations reveal involvement of foreign-based masterminds and plans to target government and police establishments, following recent foiled terror plots across Punjab.
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Punjab Police foiled a major terror plot linked to Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Rinda, recovering arms and grenades from Gurdaspur forest. The consignment, sent by Pakistani agencies, was meant for attacks in Punjab. Further investigations are underway to trace associates
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The accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopy Foji and Sahil Masih alias Shali
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Pakistani intelligence operatives were developing Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on espionage charges, as an asset, said a senior Haryana police officer on Sunday
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At the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, JCB and other machines have been deployed to remove the concrete blocks to clear the Shambhu-Ambala and Sangrur-Jind roads, which remained closed for over a year after the protesting farmers camped there