New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate’s Jalandhar Zonal Office has provisionally attached movable properties in the form of four bank accounts of Crown Credit Cooperative Society Limited, amounting to approximately Rs 4.07 crore, in connection with a large-scale Ponzi scheme that duped thousands of depositors across Punjab, a statement of ED said. The attachment order was issued on February 4, 2026, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The probe was initiated based o…
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Chandigarh, Feb 4 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Punjab Police, in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF), has recovered 3.925 kg heroin from agricultural fields of the Border Outpost (BOP) in Kaalian in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.Apart from recovering the heroin consignment, police teams have also recovered a DJI Matrice drone, used by the Pakistan-based smugglers to push the …
Islamabad, Feb 3 (IANS) Persistent police encounter killings and the lack of transparency, probe or accountability around them in Pakistan’s Punjab province indicates criminality on part of the State, a report has stated. As of early 2025, the Crime Control Department (CCD) of Punjab Police and its political patrons have been following a tried and tested script. Formed through an executive order after Punjab cabinet’s approval last year, the department’s powers and mandate have been made a law t…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Seeking the protection of the House, Delhi Law and Justice Minister Kapil Mishra has written to Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta claiming that the Punjab Police FIR in the Atishi video row violates Constitutional provisions. He requested that the matter be referred to the House’s Committee of Privileges.Pointing to the FIR registered against him by the Punjab Police on the complaint of Iqbal Singh, the Minister said, “By threatening me with criminal charge…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Punjab is witnessing a new pattern whereby arms and ammunition have been coming into the state in large numbers. The ISI has been focusing heavily on Punjab in recent months and has enhanced operations.In the most recent cases, the agencies have observed that the arms that are being delivered are primarily to be used for extortion. This signals the involvement of the gangster network, which has been tasked with raising funds for the ISI. The funds are, in turn, meant to …
Chandigarh, Jan 29 (IANS) Punjab Police have achieved a major breakthrough in the investigation relating to the Nalagarh police station blast in Himachal Pradesh by uncovering the involvement of a narco-terror module linked to Pakistan’s ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror network by arresting two of its operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Himachal Pradesh Police and Central agenci…
Chandigarh, Jan 29 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI) Faridkot, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), has foiled a major cross-border smuggling attempt along the international border in Fazilka district and recovered 2.1 kg heroin and 21 sophisticated pistols along with ammunition, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.The recovered arms and ammunition include 11 Glock pistols with 22 magazines, one Beretta …
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The waters in Punjab are being tested by the Khalistani elements once again, and this could be a sign of what is coming next. After provoking and planning attacks in India from abroad, these terror groups want to intensify operations after they realised that their movement is hardly gaining any traction in Punjab.Soft attempts are being made to test the waters, and on January 26, a Khalistani flag incident was reported at the Golden Temple. An Intelligence Bureau officia…
Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) Amidst biting cold, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday unfurled the national flag at the state-level celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the historic Ridge here. After unfurling the Tricolour, the Governor inspected the parade led by Additional Superintendent of Police (Shimla) Mehar Panwar and took the salute from an impressive march past commanded by Lt. Shashwat Tiwari of 1 J&K Rifles.Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with his Cabi…
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday asked the citizens to take a pledge to build an educated and healthy India, saying the true spirit of Republic Day is realised only when every citizen enjoys the right to equality. In a message, CM Mann said. “The true spirit of Republic Day is realised only when every citizen enjoys the right to equality. In Punjab, we have ensured that quality education and world-class healthcare are not privileges of the few but fundame…