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Punjab: Sampla seeks fresh date to appear before SIT

Ex-Union minister Vijay Kumar Sampla summoned for fifth time in the case. (HT File)

Published on Aug 26, 2026 08:23 am IST

Police crack Amritsar grenade attack, gangster Passia’s mother among 3 held

Police said Bhupinder Kaur had previously faced a case involving explosives registered at Ajnala police station. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 26, 2026 08:09 am IST

Punjab: 55kg heroin, 3kg ICE recovered in two ops

Police said further investigation was underway to identify Pakistan-based handlers, their Indian associates, and establish both the forward and backward linkages of the entire network. (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 26, 2026 08:09 am IST

Harbhajan Singh bowls ‘doosra’ as cops confirm viral Punjab drugs video

The clip was originally posted on X by BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, whose post Harbhajan quoted while hitting out at his critics.

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Updated on Aug 24, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Punjab polls: Amritpal’s aide Papalpreet to contest from Majithia bastion

Papalpreet, considered a key aide of Amritpal Singh, is currently lodged in Goindwal Sahib jail in connection with the Ajnala police station assault case. (HT)

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Published on Aug 22, 2026 08:23 am IST

ED letter to DGP: Punjab govt weighs next options on FIR request

During the probe, the ED had raided the premises of Nitin Gohal, Ajay Sehgal, Suresh Kumar Bajaj and others between May 7 and 10, during which it claimed to have recovered incriminating documents and information. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 17, 2026 08:10 am IST

BSF Jawan arrested for wife's murder in Punjab, told family she ‘fell off roof’

The accused was identified as Amarjit Singh, a resident of Shekhamatta village.

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Updated on Aug 16, 2026 04:37 pm IST

Barnala CI incharge gets prez medal for distinguished service

Inspector Baljit Singh (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 15, 2026 08:01 am IST

Bullet hits SUV parked outside ex-Akal Takht Jathedar's Amritsar home, probe on

Police investigate the crime scene after firing was reported outside the residence of former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in Amritsar on Friday.

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Published on Aug 14, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Punjab DGP inaugurates integrated command centre in Bathinda

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav interacting with police personnel at the integrated command and control centre on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 13, 2026 01:38 pm IST

BJP MP Harbhajan Singh’s post over ‘zombie drug’ video draws criticism

This incident opens a discourse on the importance of verifying content before sharing, especially concerning sensitive issues like drug abuse.

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Updated on Aug 11, 2026 08:08 pm IST

₹8L bribery case: HC rejects Bhullar’s second bail plea

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Published on Aug 11, 2026 09:10 am IST

I-Day ahead, step up patrolling, surveillance: DGP to officials

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav

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Published on Aug 11, 2026 10:35 am IST

Behbal Kalan, Kotkapura firing cases: Police submit sealed status reports in UT court

The court had earlier noted that despite repeated directions, a comprehensive status report on further investigation had not been placed on record.

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Published on Aug 11, 2026 09:06 am IST

Anti-gangster drive: Cops conduct 731 raids across Punjab, arrest 429

Launched on January 20 this year, the campaign has so far led to 57,767 arrests, police said. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 08, 2026 08:22 am IST

Punjab Police hold over 39k meetings in 17 months to combat drug abuse: DGP

“The fight against drugs cannot be won through enforcement alone,” DGP Gaurav Yadav said. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 08, 2026 08:21 am IST

No link between Delhi protest, Pak ISI-backed terror module: Punjab Police

The police said certain social media handles had uploaded edited versions of the press conference by using altered background visuals.

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Updated on Aug 07, 2026 01:46 pm IST

Punjab police's Saanjh Rahat Kendras helped over 1,000 women in distress, says DGP

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Published on Aug 06, 2026 12:19 pm IST

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.

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Published on Aug 05, 2026 08:58 am IST

Haryana-based syndicate behind cheating racket: Bains

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Published on Aug 01, 2026 12:12 pm IST

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)

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Published on Jul 27, 2026 08:31 am IST

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)

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Updated on Jul 26, 2026 08:37 am IST

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)

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Published on Jul 26, 2026 08:08 am IST

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)

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Published on Jul 25, 2026 08:33 am IST

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 ₹10 lakh in drug money.

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Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:10 am IST

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)

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Published on Jul 23, 2026 08:37 am IST

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)

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Published on Jul 21, 2026 05:59 pm IST

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.

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Published on Jul 20, 2026 08:41 am IST

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.

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Updated on Jul 20, 2026 07:40 am IST

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)

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Published on Jul 19, 2026 08:16 am IST

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