Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Jalandhar, November 14-
In a major blow against international organised crime, Jalandhar Rural Police dismantled a two separate criminal gangs, including UK-based extortion syndicate, and arrested 10 hardcore criminals after recovering seven pistols along with 18 live cartridges and 10 magazines from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.
Police teams have also impounded Toyota Corolla Altis car, Jupiter scooter, Platina motorcycle and Activa scooter being used by the arrested persons to carry out criminal activities.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the syndicate's complex cross-border operations, with key figures in the UK, Greece and Manila directing extortion and shootings in Punjab. Additionally, Jalandhar Rural has also uncovered a weapons procurement network operating from Madhya Pradesh, he said.
“With busting of two modules, Punjab Police has successfully traces at least 14 cases of extortion and shootings, significantly disrupting foreign-backed crime in the state,” he said.
Those arrested have been identified as Amandeep Singh alias Aman of Billi Baraich, Jagwinder Singh alias Shani of Mulewal Khaira, and Jaskaran Singh alias Sara of Sidhwa Dona.