CHANDIGARH, SEPTEMBER 29: Punjab Police have dismantled an alleged illegal arms and narcotics supply network in Amritsar and arrested three persons, recovering 10 kg of heroin, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines and 10 live cartridges, officials said on Tuesday.
Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the accused were allegedly linked to smugglers based abroad and were involved in procuring illegal weapons and narcotics for further supply within the state.
An FIR has been registered at Gharinda Police Station in Amritsar in connection with the case.
According to police, further investigation is underway to trace the network’s backward and forward linkages and identify other individuals allegedly involved in the illegal supply chain.
Authorities said the investigation will focus on establishing the wider network and determining the role of other suspects in the case.
