Pakistan-linked weapon smuggling module foiled in Punjab, 2 arrested after encounter   

A major weapons smuggling module has been unearthed in Punjab with the arrest of two persons, who were in direct contact with Pakistan-based smugglers and supplying arms in Tarn Taran and adjoining districts.

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Punjab's Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav posted on X on Tuesday, "In an intelligence-led operation, @TarnTaranPolice foiled a major weapons smuggling module by arresting two persons. Sukhdev Singh @ Dev and Swarn Kumar @ Ghoda near Sarai Amanat Khan, #TarnTaran."

He said Sukhdev Singh, alias Dev, opened fire on the police and sustained a bullet injury in retaliatory action. Dev has been admitted to the Civil Hospital, Tarn Taran.

One Glock 9 mm and one PX5 .30 calibre pistol, seven live cartridges and three empty shells were recovered from them.

"Initial probe reveals the accused were in direct contact with #Pak-based smugglers and were supplying arms in Tarn Taran and adjoining districts. Further investigation is under way to dismantle the entire network," the DGP said.