In a significant operation, Punjab Police, in collaboration with central agencies, have dismantled a major cross-border smuggling network allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The operation led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and drug money.

Those arrested have been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban, Gora Singh, Shenshan alias Shahu, Sunny Singh alias Gana, and Jaspreet Singh alias Motu. Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused had direct links to Pakistan-based operatives. The seized consignment was intended to be delivered to Nav Pandori, an associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, indicating a broader terror-gangster nexus.

The seizures include: * One AK Saiga 308 assault rifle with two magazines * Two Glock 9mm pistols with four magazines * 90 live cartridges of AK Rifle * 10 live cartridges (9mm) * ₹7.5 lakh in drug money * A car * Three mobile phones

The operation was led by the Amritsar Rural Police, targeting a well-organized network responsible for funneling weapons and drug money into India from across the border. Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, the intended recipient's associate, has been implicated in over 120 criminal cases involving murder, extortion, arms smuggling, and drug trafficking and is believed to be a key influencer and associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate.

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated that the operation highlights the strong nexus between terrorism, organised crime, and international drug syndicates. He added that the police remain relentless in their mission to uproot such networks and safeguard the security of Punjab.

This crackdown follows another major bust where Amritsar Police arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin. One of the arrested, Sarabjeet Joban, has been identified as the kingpin of the network, with direct links to a notorious Pakistani smuggler.

Earlier in May 2025, Punjab Police seized a significant weapons cache linked to Pakistan's ISI in a joint operation. The recovered terrorist hardware included two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), five P-86 Hand Grenades, and one Wireless Communication Set with Accessories. Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered consignment was deliberately concealed to disrupt public order in the state and indicated a coordinated effort by Pakistan's ISI and allied terror outfits to revive dormant sleeper cells in the state.