Amritsar, 21 June (H.S.): SSOC Amritsar and Counter Intelligence Jalandhar, in coordination with a Central Agency, have busted a gangster module linked to foreign-based handlers. Police have arrested three operatives and recovered three foreign-made sophisticated pistols along with ammunition from their possession.

According to Punjab Police, an FIR has been registered at Police Station SSOC, Amritsar. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused were working on the directions of foreign-based gangsters. These handlers are allegedly involved in gang wars, extortion and other disruptive activities in Punjab.

Police said that on the instructions of foreign-based gangsters, the arrested accused were transporting consignments of weapons and carrying out criminal activities in the state. The accused are also linked to a murder case registered in Commissionerate Police Amritsar and an attempted murder case in Batala.

The investigation is now focused on tracing the entire network, identifying associates of the arrested accused and uncovering their previous criminal activities. Police are also working to dismantle the organised crime syndicate operating at the behest of foreign-based handlers.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH