The Punjab Police have foiled a major attempt to breach the state’s security. Acting swiftly on intelligence, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police exposed an international arms smuggling module linked to Pakistan. Police arrested two operatives of this network and recovered 7 sophisticated pistols from their possession. These include three PX5 and four .30 bore pistols.

Instructions Were Being Received Via WhatsApp

Giving details of the operation, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the initial investigation has revealed extremely shocking findings. The arrested accused were operating directly at the behest of a handler based in Pakistan. This handler would give them instructions via WhatsApp and share information about the pickup points for collecting the consignment of illegal weapons.

Weapons Were Dropped by Drones

The investigation has revealed that this module was active for a long time. The weapons were dropped across the border by drones under the cover of darkness, which these accused would then pick up and deliver further into the Supply Chain. The accused were being guided at every step through Encrypted Chat.

The city of Amritsar has made significant progress in updating and improving its ecologically friendly public transportation infrastructure. Next year, 100 new electric buses will be introduced for use on the city’s highways under the Prime Minister E-Bus Service Scheme. The Punjab Budget 2025 also made this announcement, and the process of putting this plan into action has now started.

The procedure of choosing the land required to give this plan a tangible form has been finished by the Municipal Corporation. The bus depot, charging stations, and other facilities would be included in the ₹3.63 crore basic infrastructure for e-buses, according to officials.

November 18, 2025, Amritsar: Today (Tuesday), a significant and violent news story has surfaced from Amritsar, Punjab. Here, a small argument over bus schedules abruptly descended into violence, leading to a firing incident. This shooting claimed one life.

Police Examining CCTV
A police squad arrived at the bus terminal right away after learning about the incident, sealed off the entire area, and started an investigation. Officials claim that the video from the local CCTV cameras is being examined in order to pinpoint the attackers and elucidate the chronology of events.

Arrests Are Anticipated
According to the police, those responsible for the firing will shortly be taken into custody. The tension has also led to an increase in security in the area.

The famous Heritage Street in Amritsar, which leads directly to the sacred Darbar Sahib of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, is making headlines once more. monuments were previously taken down from this location due to criticism from the Sangat (congregation) and other groups who claimed the monuments showed Bhangra-dancing figures.

The Sangat demanded that monuments depicting Sikh history, martyrdom, and community sacrifice be erected along this holy route. The administration has redesigned the entire project with this need in mind.

There will be statues of Hari Singh Nalwa and Banda Singh Bahadur.

The construction of majestic monuments of two renowned Sikh heroes, Banda Singh Bahadur and Hari Singh Nalwa, on Heritage Street is reportedly nearing completion. The Sangat (congregation) who regularly visit Sri Harmandir Sahib will be reminded of the Sikh valor, heroism, and sacrifice by these monuments of historical figures, which will help elevate the path’s dignity.

The last stages of preparation are underway.

Every day, thousands of devotees pass through this area.
Every day, thousands of devotees walk along Heritage Street in the direction of Darbar Sahib, praying for everyone’s well-being (Sarbat Da Bhala). The choice to erect these new monuments is regarded as a very admirable move given the historical and spiritual significance of this sacred route. The Sangat is also pleased with this choice since it will guarantee that Sikh history and the memories of martyrdom will be honored.

SSP Amritsar Rural Maninder Singh has been suspended by the Punjab government. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken this measure because the district’s growing gangster activity has not been effectively addressed.

Government sources claim that there have been complaints of delays in stopping gang-related crimes and a failure to act promptly in a number of significant cases. The administration has taken this stringent action because it takes this seriously.

IPS Maninder Singh is an officer from the 2019 class.

One of the officers from the 2019 batch is IPS Maninder Singh. He was assigned to the Amritsar City Police Commissionerate as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) prior to becoming the SSP of Amritsar Rural.

He had previously served as the Tarn Taran district’s Superintendent of Police (SP). After that, he was named the Governor of Punjab’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC).

The Punjab government is dedicated to eradicating crime, according to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. During Tarn Taran, the Chief Minister Indicated By-election
During the Tarn Taran by-election, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that gangsters and mafias were promoted by the previous regimes, which had destroyed the state’s fabric. This is being rectified by his government.

He reaffirmed his resolve to take tough measures against mafias and gangsters, promising to finish the battle shortly. He claimed that gangsters and criminals have no place in Punjab and that his government is dedicated to their total eradication.

Kejriwal, Arvind Additionally, a warning was given during the campaign.
AAP Superior During his campaign for the Tarn Taran by-election, Arvind Kejriwal also warned the gangsters. Speaking to the populace, he warned that criminals and gangsters would be eradicated if they didn’t leave Punjab completely. He made it very plain to the officers that there should never be any laxity in the fight against crime. Everyone is being watched, and those who don’t comply will face consequences.

The MMA Power Slap Championship in Abu Dhabi was won by boxing coach Jaskaran Singh of Khalsa College in Jalandhar, Punjab. In the second round, he used a single slap to knock out the American fighter.

The American player was instantly knocked down by Jaskaran Singh’s tremendous smack. The third round was not required because of the knockout. Born in the Moga town of Saidoke, Jaskaran Singh works as a veterinarian.

When Jaskaran Singh arrived in his hamlet of Saidaoke, he was greeted with garlands. Mittu Singh, his father, expressed his happiness today. The village, Punjab, and all of India have gained international recognition thanks to his son.

A disturbing video has surfaced from Amritsar’s Mohkampura neighborhood, where a disagreement between two groups escalated into a violent altercation. The footage depicts the area in disarray as bricks and stones are hurled from both sides.

One young person is seen in an injured state during this. According to those who produced the video, the young man was severely hurt after being attacked with a sharp object. Although locals made an effort to step in, tensions persisted for a while.

CCTV Scanning by Police
The cops arrived at the location after receiving information and managed to contain the situation. The young person who was hurt was taken to the hospital to receive medical care. As of right now, the police have opened a file and begun looking into the reasons behind the conflict.

The guilty will not be spared, SHO declares.
SHO A complaint has been made, according to Harprakash Singh of the Mohkampura police station, and an inquiry is underway based on the footage that has surfaced. He continued by saying that the police are acting at their level and that the tapes are being thoroughly examined. In order to stop similar instances from happening again, the SHO also promised to take action against the offenders once the inquiry is finished.

While Sant Baba Sukha Singh, the leader of Samparda Sarhali Sahib, and his companions carried on with their service work, residents of Ramdas and the surrounding areas in Amritsar suffered significant damage to their homes and fields as a result of the recent severe floods in Punjab.

In the impacted areas, they had previously begun building and repairing embankments (dams/bunds). People were able to relocate to their communities because of this. By announcing the development of a college for children’s higher education in the town of Ramdas, Baba Sukha Singh has now taken yet another significant humanitarian step.

This time, a Sikh devotee from Spain complimented Baba on his charitable activities and promised to work side by side with him to build the institution. In the meantime, the local youth, including Amandeep Singh Machhiwala and other locals, expressed their sincere gratitude to Baba Sukha Singh and stated that the youngsters in the region will have a bright future because of his dedication to education.

The Amritsar Rural Police has made significant progress. Two suspects in the murder of Malkit Singh, a resident of Italy, have been taken into custody by the police. In Raja Sansi, Amritsar, this murder occurred six days ago for ransom.

Bikramjit Singh, the apprehended accused, is connected to the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), according to a police probe. He has already been charged with many offenses under the Arms Act, the Explosives Act, and the Attempt to Murder Act.

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Bikramjit was also a part of the 2018 grenade attack on a sacred site in Raja Sansi, which resulted in multiple injuries and three fatalities.

Malkit Singh, who passed away.

In Communication with International Handlers
According to preliminary investigations, Bikramjit obtained a shipment of illicit weapons from Pakistan on the orders of his overseas handlers, with the intention of using them to stage dramatic events in Punjab.

Four Handguns Found
Four handguns and one revolver have been found by police in the accused’s hands.

One foreign-made PX5.30 bore handgun

Additional Weapons Found
One 9mm NP7 Foreign-Made Handgun

One revolver with a .32 bore

Additionally, a significant quantity of live ammunition was confiscated.

A setback for narco-terrorism
In this regard, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav stated that the Punjab Police are totally dedicated to dismantling the narco-terrorism network, which is operated under the directives of foreign-based gangsters and terrorist handlers.

The chain that connects all of the state’s adversaries will be broken. The drug and weapons trafficking network has suffered a significant setback as a result of the Amritsar Rural Police’s operations.

Today, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is visiting Amritsar. He will once more hand out appointment letters here. In fact, the Electricity Department is actively hiring 2200 workers, and today the CM will deliver the employment letters. Senior officials and Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO of the department will also be present.

These appointment letters will be given out by the CM at the Amritsar Medical College Auditorium. The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has finished hiring for 56,856 positions thus far. CM Mann is occupied with the by-elections in Tarn Taran.
For the past month, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been touring Amritsar and Tarn Taran nonstop. For the Tarn Taran by-elections, Chief Minister Mann has assumed personal leadership of the party. He is actively supporting Harmeet Singh Sandhu, the candidate of the Aam Aadmi Party. CM Bhagwant Mann will make time today to visit the Medical College in Amritsar despite his hectic itinerary.