News for '-amritsar'

Teenage Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Amritsar Rape

Teenage Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Amritsar Rape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 15-year-old girl in Jalandhar has given birth months after allegedly being raped by a boy in Amritsar. Police have registered a Zero FIR and booked the accused under the POCSO Act and the BNS.

Pakistan ISI Suspected in Amritsar Police Station Grenade Attack

Pakistan ISI Suspected in Amritsar Police Station Grenade Attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on the Bhindi Saida police station in Amritsar, Punjab. Preliminary investigations suggest the module was backed by Pakistan's ISI.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of methamphetamine and firearms.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.

Amritsar Man Killed in Targeted Shooting; Police Investigate

Amritsar Man Killed in Targeted Shooting; Police Investigate

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A man was shot dead at close range by unidentified assailants in a border village in Amritsar. Police have launched an investigation.

Arms Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Amritsar; Gangster Link Suspected

Arms Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Amritsar; Gangster Link Suspected

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Punjab Police in Amritsar foiled an arms smuggling attempt, recovering illegal weapons and linking the consignment to gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon.

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has dismantled a drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing 5 kg of heroin. Investigations reveal links to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign handler.

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Amritsar and seized 7 kg of heroin from their possession. The suspects were allegedly involved in transporting large quantities of heroin, and further investigation is underway to uncover the larger narcotics network.

BJP Stages Protest in Amritsar, Demands CBI Probe into Warehousing Official's Suicide

BJP Stages Protest in Amritsar, Demands CBI Probe into Warehousing Official's Suicide

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The Punjab BJP staged a protest in Amritsar against the AAP government, demanding a CBI probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official and justice for his family.

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation in Amritsar, arresting six individuals and seizing weapons linked to Pakistan-based smugglers.

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 64.62 kg of heroin in Amritsar. The investigation revealed links to Pakistan-based smugglers and a Portugal-based handler.

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug, Arms Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug, Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 4 kg of heroin and sophisticated pistols.

Punjab Police Seize Heroin, Bust Cross-Border Drug Ring

Punjab Police Seize Heroin, Bust Cross-Border Drug Ring

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation in Amritsar, arresting two individuals and seizing 64.62 kg of heroin. The investigation revealed links to handlers in Portugal and smugglers in Pakistan.

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges. The accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers via social media.

Court Orders Virtual Appearance For Amritpal Singh In Ajnala Case

Court Orders Virtual Appearance For Amritpal Singh In Ajnala Case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered that Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, currently detained in Dibrugarh jail, Assam, will appear virtually before a trial court in Amritsar for the 2023 Ajnala police station attack case.

Punjab Police Uncovers Cross-Border Narcotics Network

Punjab Police Uncovers Cross-Border Narcotics Network

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled two interconnected cross-border narcotics smuggling cartels, arresting five individuals and seizing over 7 kg of heroin. Investigations revealed the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler using drones to send consignments.

Punjab police bust terror module with Pak links, arms recovered

Punjab police bust terror module with Pak links, arms recovered

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Punjab Police have dismantled a terror module allegedly backed by Pakistan's intelligence agency, arresting one person and recovering hand grenades and weapons.

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Rediff.com2 days ago

The investigation into the Patiala freight corridor blast has led to the seizure of a large cache of munitions and explosives and the uncovering of a deep-rooted terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-backed ISI and pro-Khalistan terrorists, Punjab police said.

'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh to be arrested again

'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh to be arrested again

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Amritpal Singh, chief of 'Waris Punjab De', will be formally arrested again by Punjab Police after his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) ends. He will remain in Dibrugarh Central Jail, where he has been lodged for three years, and face trial via video-conferencing in the Ajnala police station attack case.

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and recovering six pistols. Investigations reveal links to Pakistan-based smugglers via social media.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Ring

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Ring

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police busted an ISI-backed espionage module, arresting a key operative and recovering surveillance equipment used to monitor sensitive sites.

Bilaspur Businessman Booked For Selling Stolen Vehicle

Bilaspur Businessman Booked For Selling Stolen Vehicle

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Bilaspur police have registered a criminal case against a businessman accused of selling a stolen vehicle and defrauding a buyer of approximately Rs 14 lakh.

How Punjab Police Busted an ISI-Backed Terror Module

How Punjab Police Busted an ISI-Backed Terror Module

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Punjab Police have reportedly dismantled a terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI, arresting one person and seizing weapons.

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing six pistols. Investigations reveal links to Pakistan-based smugglers using social media to facilitate the illegal arms trade.

Priyanka Chopra Offers Prayers, Performs Seva At Golden Temple

Priyanka Chopra Offers Prayers, Performs Seva At Golden Temple

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Priyanka Chopra embarked on a spiritual journey to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where she offered prayers, participated in selfless service, and shared a glimpse of the traditional Punjabi cuisine.

Pakistan-backed drug smuggling ring busted in Punjab, four arrested

Pakistan-backed drug smuggling ring busted in Punjab, four arrested

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a Pakistan-backed narcotics smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing 16.8 kg of heroin in Kapurthala's Phagwara. Investigations reveal the drug trafficking was orchestrated by handlers in Pakistan and Dubai, with the consignment originating from the Amritsar border area and destined for Chandigarh.

How Punjab Is Strengthening Public Safety And Rural Economy

How Punjab Is Strengthening Public Safety And Rural Economy

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Punjab Cabinet has approved a series of measures aimed at enhancing public safety through forensic science upgrades and boosting rural incomes with a new farm stay policy.

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three individuals and seizing weapons intended for attacks on police establishments.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed espionage modules using high-tech, China-made solar powered CCTV cameras to transmit live feeds of sensitive military locations to Pakistan-based handlers.

Lahore Event Commemorates Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Lahore Event Commemorates Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Civil society members and lawyers in Lahore paid tribute to the victims of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre at an event held at the Lahore High Court.

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 4.13 kg of heroin. The suspects were connected to handlers in Europe and jailed operatives.

Lahore Event Honours Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Lahore Event Honours Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Civil society members and lawyers in Lahore, Pakistan, commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, paying tribute to the victims of the 1919 tragedy.

Vikas Khanna: From 'Curry Boy' to TIME 100

Vikas Khanna: From 'Curry Boy' to TIME 100

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'They use the word curry in derogatory terms but I use it with pride. It's something which our grandmothers fed us and our body and brain functions on that.'

Six Arrested, Narcotics Recovered In J&K Crackdown

Six Arrested, Narcotics Recovered In J&K Crackdown

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir police arrested six people and recovered contraband substances and over Rs 23 lakh in Doda and Kathua districts. Properties worth over Rs 73 lakh linked to drug peddlers were also attached in Udhampur district.

No Relief for Amritpal Singh as HC rejects NSA plea; Punjab seeks Assam stay

No Relief for Amritpal Singh as HC rejects NSA plea; Punjab seeks Assam stay

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Punjab government has filed a plea seeking the continued detention of MP Amritpal Singh in Dibrugarh jail, Assam, citing security concerns. The High Court dismissed Amritpal's plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act.

Gujarat ATS nabs suspect linked to Pakistani gangster and grenade smuggling

Gujarat ATS nabs suspect linked to Pakistani gangster and grenade smuggling

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The Gujarat ATS and police have detained Bikramjit Singh alias Vicky, an accused linked to a grenade smuggling case in Punjab and suspected to be associated with a Pakistani gangster working for ISI, in Deesa town of the state.

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Rediff.com3 days ago

A pro-Khalistan terror module was busted after a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Shambhu, Patiala. One member died while attempting to detonate explosives, and four others have been arrested. The incident marks the second blast at a freight corridor in three months, prompting a likely NIA investigation.

How March Treated Priyanka Chopra

How March Treated Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Priyanka Chopra Jonas continues to master the art of balancing her high-profile international career in Hollywood and an anticipated return to Bollywood with cherished family moments, offering fans an intimate look into her dynamic life.

Stars Celebrate Vishu, Baisakhi, Poila Boishakh...

Stars Celebrate Vishu, Baisakhi, Poila Boishakh...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Film folk are celebrating the New Year in all its forms, like Punjab's Baisakhi, Karnataka's Puthandu, Kerala's Vishu, Bengal's Poila Boishakh and Assam's Bohag Bihu, and sharing their greetings on social media.

Two Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Two Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of foreign-made pistols intended for distribution among criminals in the state.