Punjab Police Foil Major ISI-Linked Smuggling Bid, Bust Drug-Terror Nexus

Amritsar / New Delhi:

Punjab Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, have dismantled a major trans-border arms and narcotics smuggling operation allegedly linked to Pakistan’s ISI. The crackdown led to the arrest of five operatives and the seizure of high-grade weapons, ammunition, and drug proceeds.

“These arrests have dealt a significant blow to ISI-backed terror and gangster syndicates,” said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav during a press briefing on Sunday.

What Was Seized?

• AK Saiga .308 assault rifle with 2 magazines
• Glock 9mm pistols with 4 magazines
• 90 AK rounds, 10 pistol cartridges
• ₹7.5 lakh in suspected drug money
• One vehicle & 3 mobile phones

Who’s Behind the Network?

Initial investigations reveal that the accused were in direct contact with ISI handlers operating from Pakistan. The weapons and cash were reportedly en route to Nav Pandori, a close aide of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.

Officials say this reinforces growing concerns over the terror-gangster nexus in Punjab, with Pakistan-backed operatives working closely with local crime syndicates to destabilize internal security.

What’s Next?

Security agencies are now expanding their probe to identify more handlers and prevent further smuggling attempts. Additional surveillance, border checks, and digital forensics are underway.

“Our goal is clear: dismantle every link of this network,” the DGP added.

This operation follows a series of high-profile crackdowns on narco-terror modules in the border state over the past year.