crown

Subscribe Now

FOLLOW US

Sign in

Punjab Police News

Gurdaspur ‘fake encounter’: Court asks police to produce CCTV footage, vehicle logbooks

The specific establishments ordered to yield their records include police stations of Behrampur, Purana Shalla, CIA staff, Gurdaspur, office of the Dinanagar DSP, office of the Gurdaspur SP (detective), and the office of the Gurdaspur SSP.

Published 14 hours ago

Haryana-based syndicate behind cheating racket: Bains

Haryana-based syndicate behind cheating racket: Bains

Published 4 days ago

Pak-linked BKI module busted, one held with 1.3 kg IED

The IED was packed with 1.3 kg of high explosives, along with shrapnel and ball bearing, said Punjab DGP. (HT)

Published 9 days ago

Punjab Police seek transit remand of Ajnala attack accused nabbed on Indo-Nepal border

Vikramjit was arrested by the Rupaidiha police and the 42nd Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) during a joint operation along the Indo-Nepal border on Thursday. (HT)

Updated 10 days ago

Mohali: Two constables injured as suspected drug smugglers open fire during checking

The attackers fled immediately after the firing, while the police later sealed all entry and exit points in the area and launched a manhunt. (HT File)

Published 10 days ago

Punjab: Barnala DSP suspended over lathicharge on sanitation staff

According to the suspension order issued by the office of the Punjab director general of police (DGP), Satvir Singh will remain attached to the 4th Commando Battalion at SAS Nagar during the suspension period. (HT)

Published 11 days ago

Three cross-border smuggling modules busted, 7.5 kg heroin, six pistols seized in Amritsar

Punjab Police on Thursday busted three modules involved in trafficking of narcotics and illegal arms, arresting five persons and recovering 7.5 kg heroin, 1 kg opium, six sophisticated pistols and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh in drug money.

Published 12 days ago

15kg heroin seized in Amritsar during Operation Prahar 4.0

Amritsar police carried out coordinated raids across the district, focusing especially on villages along the Indo-Pak international border. (HT)

Published 13 days ago

SIT grills Sukhbir for 2 hours in Behbal Kalan police firing probe

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal interacting with the media outside the Punjab Police Officers’ Institute (PPOI) in Sector 32, Chandigarh, on Monday morning. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published 15 days ago

500 days of anti-drug drive: Over 68k traffickers arrested, ₹319 crore assets attached

The Safe Punjab Anti-Drug Helpline (97791-00200) has received 46,342 anonymous tip-offs, which police said led to the arrest of 22,960 alleged traffickers.

Published 16 days ago

Bitter truths that ‘Satluj’ ignores: Of half-truths and biased narratives

A committee set up by the Centre to examine the content of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj has recommended that the ban on its public access through online streaming platforms should remain as the film allegedly goes against India’s sovereignty and integrity. The Honey Trehan-directed film is a biopic on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.

Updated 16 days ago

3,949 arrested during Punjab Police’s 16-day Op Prahaar 3.0

Reiterating Punjab Police’s resolve against organised crime, DGP Yadav said the anti-gangster campaign would continue until the state was rid of the gangster menace. (Getty Images)

Published 17 days ago

FBI-indicted Punjab cop arrested for alleged ₹3.8 crore extortion bid

Punjab Police inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra (in black cap) being taken to hospital for a checkup at Dasuya after his arrest on Saturday. He has been remanded in three days’ police custody.

Updated 17 days ago

Punjab Police's Saanjh Rahat Kendras handled over 1,000 cases in 2 yrs, says DGP

By providing counselling, legal aid, and rehabilitation, these centres demonstrate a commitment to community policing and empowering vulnerable individuals in the fight against domestic violence.

Published 21 days ago

Punjab: Man accused in 2020 sacrilege case hacked to death

Mewa Singh was murdered by an unidentified assailant at his home in Ladpur Tooran village.

Updated 22 days ago

Man posing as IPS officer among three arrested for ₹31.5-lakh job fraud

Police officials stated that further investigation is currently underway to trace other victims and ascertain if the syndicate is linked to similar recruitment scams across the state.

Published 22 days ago

2 cops indicted in Khalra case not stripped of gallantry medals despite MHA letter

Khalra was allegedly targeted after “exposing the illegal mass cremation of thousands of unidentified bodies by security forces”. (HT)

Published 25 days ago

First of a kind, say red-faced Punjab Police officials on FBI charges against SHO

Nagra is accused of trying to extort $400,000 (approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.81 crore) from a Los Angeles-based family by threatening to frame their relatives in Punjab for murder. (HT)

Updated 26 days ago

Punjab cop faces US extradition after FBI links him to $400k gang-linked extortion plot

Punjab Police inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra is accused of being hand-in-glove with members of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang to target civilians with false accusations and demands for money. The station house officer of Tanda has been sent to the Police Lines in Hoshiarpur pending inquiry. (HT file photo)

Published 28 days ago

2015 Behbal Kalan firing probe: BJP leader Vijay Sampla summoned for third time

Responding to SIT’s fresh summons, Vijay Sampla questioned why he was being singled out, especially since the police had failed to provide copies of the documents based on which he was being asked to appear repeatedly. (HT)

Published 29 days ago

Chandigarh: Punjab Police arrest over 700 cyber criminals in a year

The state cyber crime division has also succeeded in cracking organised cybercrime networks. (HT File)

Updated 31 days ago

Mastermind behind Chandigarh chemist shop murder held in Spain

Punjab-origin gangster Gurpreet Singh, alias Goldy Dhillon (also known as Goldy Rajpura), has been arrested in Madrid, Spain, police said on Saturday. (HT file photo)

Updated 32 days ago

Punjab Police dispose of 7,402 unclaimed impounded vehicles

Prior to the drive, the Punjab Police held custody of 59,076 vehicles. (HT File)

Updated 33 days ago

SIT recreates Behbal Kalan firing scene, may spell trouble for Sukhbir

The SIT investigating the Behbal Kalan firing case in Faridkot district on Thursday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

Updated 33 days ago

Punjab Police freeze 63,749 cyber fraud-linked accounts since 2024

Intensifying the crackdown on cyber fraud, the Punjab Police have frozen 63,749 bank accounts linked to fraudulent transactions involving more than <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>540 crore over the past year, while recovering and refunding nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>64 crore to victims since 2024. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published 39 days ago

Behbal Kalan firing: Punjab Police SIT issues fresh summons to BJP leader Sampla

The summons came a day after Vijay Kumar Sampla appeared before the SIT.

Updated 41 days ago

Punjab Police uncover gangster module with arrest of three operatives

Three foreign-made sophisticated pistols and ammunition were recovered from the three accused. (HT)

Published 44 days ago

Police station ‘storming’ case: Cops quiz Majithia for over 3 hours

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia addressing the media in Amritsar on Saturday. (HT)

Published 45 days ago

8 linked to arms smuggling module arrested in Amritsar

Punjab Police busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of eight persons and recovery of 11 sophisticated pistols from their possession, director general of police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday.

Published 47 days ago

Punjab Police Constable Exam 2026 date out at punjabpolice.gov.in, check notice

Punjab Police Constable Exam 2026 date out at punjabpolice.gov.in, check notice here

Published 49 days ago

1
2
3
...

Home / Topic / Punjab Police / News

© 2026 HindustanTimes