Daijiworld Media Network- Ferozepur

Ferozepur, Mar 2: In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police on Sunday apprehended a notorious gangster and recovered a cache of sophisticated weapons believed to have been smuggled from across the border.

The accused has been identified as Hardeep Singh, alias Deepa, a resident of Ghall Khurd village in Ferozepur district.

Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, in a post on social media platform X, confirmed the development, stating that the arrest was made during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Intelligence unit in Ferozepur.

"Counter Intelligence #Ferozepur apprehends smuggler-cum-gangster Hardeep Singh @ Deepa of village Ghall Khurd, Ferozepur, and recovers 3 sophisticated weapons arsenal and narcotics," Yadav posted.

According to police, the seizure includes three firearms—one Glock pistol, one Beretta .30 MM pistol, and a pump-action gun—along with 141 rounds of assorted ammunition (9MM, .30 caliber, and 12 bore), 45 grams of heroin, and a car.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the weapons were procured from across the border for criminal and terror-related activities, the DGP said.

A case has been registered in Fazilka, and further investigations are underway, police added.