Weapons and cash seized by counter intelligence Amritsar.
The team of Counter Intelligence Amritsar, taking a major action, has busted illegal arms smuggling modules related to Pakistan. Abhishek Kumar, a resident of Amritsar, has been arrested during the action. Seven pistols from his possession (five pistols .30 bore and the
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Initial investigation has revealed that a person named Nasha, who lives in Australia, was smuggling weapons and ammunition through the India-Pakistan border with smugglers sitting in Pakistan. His local aide Jodhbir Singh alias Jodha and Abhishek Kumar were playing an active role in this network.
Relationship with hawala network
Investigations have also revealed that Abhishek Kumar and Jodhbir Singh alias Jodha are also involved in money transactions through Hawala. From this it is clear that they are part of a large criminal network, which is involved not only in arms smuggling but also in financial offenses.
FIR lodged, investigation continues In this case an FIR has been registered in SSOC (Special Cell of Counter Intelligence), Amritsar. The police is searching for other associates and the backward and forward links of the entire network are being investigated in depth.
Strict action of counter intelligence A senior official of Counter Intelligence said that strict action will continue against such a network in view of national security. Special vigilance is being taken in the border areas to prevent Pakistan sponsored activities.