Punjab Police has busted two Pakistan-based ISI-backed cross-border terror modules operating in Amritsar and arrested nine persons, including four juveniles, in a major operation aimed at dismantling terror networks in the border state.
Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the operation was carried out by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police, leading to the recovery of three illegal pistols, four petrol bottle bombs and nine live cartridges.
In a post on X, the DGP said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were working at the behest of foreign-based handlers linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to Yadav, the handlers were attempting to recruit local youth to carry out terror-related activities, conduct surveillance of security installations, procure illegal weapons and create disturbances to public peace in Punjab.
“The investigation has also uncovered the installation of surveillance cameras near railway tracks, with the footage allegedly being shared with foreign handlers,” the DGP said.
Police have registered separate FIRs at Mohkampura, Airport and C-Division police stations in Amritsar. Further investigations are underway to identify other members of the ISI-backed network, establish its forward and backward linkages, trace the financial trail and ascertain whether those arrested were involved in any other terror-related activities.
Reaffirming the force’s commitment to tackling terrorism, DGP Yadav said Punjab Police remains steadfast in dismantling terror networks and safeguarding the peace, security and sovereignty of the state.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Police has also launched an Anti-Gangster Helpline, seeking public cooperation in its ongoing crackdown against organised crime.
In another post on X, the DGP appealed to citizens to share credible information about wanted gangsters, criminals and their associates directly with the police.
He said information received through the helpline would help security agencies trace and apprehend fugitives more effectively. Assuring complete confidentiality, Yadav urged people to actively participate in the campaign, saying public support was crucial in strengthening law enforcement efforts against organised crime and anti-national elements in the state.
