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Antidrug task force busts cross border smuggling ring, recovers 41 kg heroin from Pakistan via Ravi river

During a press conference held in Amritsar, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of the STF, Mukhtiar Rai, stated, under the leadership of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vawinder Mahajan, the police launched a targeted operation to dismantle the network of smugglers collaborating with Pakistani individuals to facilitate heroin supply from across the border.

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Antidrug task force busts cross border smuggling ring, recovers 41 kg heroin from Pakistan via Ravi river

Acting on a tip-off, the specialized anti-drug task force (STF) of the Punjab Police has dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling network by arresting three individuals in Mehimad Mandra village, Amritsar district, on Wednesday. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 41 kilograms of heroin that had been smuggled into India from Pakistan via the Ravi river. The suspects were identified as Agyapal Singh, aged 27, from Ghumrai village, Ranjodh Singh (also known as Rana), aged 26, from Mehimad Mandra, and Sandeep Singh from Panjgrain village in Amritsar district.

During a press conference held in Amritsar, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of the STF, Mukhtiar Rai, stated, under the leadership of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vawinder Mahajan, the police launched a targeted operation to dismantle the network of smugglers collaborating with Pakistani individuals to facilitate heroin supply from across the border. Acting on a tip-off, the team learned that Agyapal, the mastermind behind the drug smuggling operation, alongside his two associates, had received a shipment of heroin from Pakistan and stored it in Mehimad Mandra village. A subsequent raid led to the discovery of 41 kilograms of heroin at Ranjodh’s residence, resulting in the apprehension of the three suspects.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Agyapal had established connections with Pakistani drug smugglers. The recovered heroin had been trafficked via the Ravi river during a recent surge in water levels. The investigators are probing the riverine route. The accused have reportedly confessed to having successfully smuggled five to six similar shipments from Pakistan. Efforts are ongoing to ascertain the broader network involving the arrested individuals, as stated by AIG Rai. The STF’s Mohali police station has registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in connection with the incident.

Referred to as drug couriers, swimmers were previously compensated between Rs 50,000 and Rs 60,000 per kilogram of heroin. However, due to the ongoing floods, this incentive has been elevated to a range of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh per kilogram of heroin, as confirmed by an official from a security agency familiar with the matter.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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PM Modi changes social media profile pictures to mark Operation Sindoor anniversary

PM Modi changed his social media profile pictures to commemorate one year of Operation Sindoor, with several NDA leaders following the move.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday updated the display pictures of his social media accounts to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The new image was seen across his profiles on X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp channels.

The updated profile picture carries the text “Operation Sindoor” on a black background along with elements of the Indian tricolour. One of the letters in the word “Sindoor” has been stylised using vermilion, commonly associated with married Hindu women.

Operation Sindoor was launched a year ago by Indian defence forces and the Border Security Force along the western border. The anniversary was also marked by several Union ministers and NDA leaders, who changed their social media profile pictures in a similar manner.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and other senior leaders were among those who adopted the commemorative display image on social media platforms, according to reports.

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Congress, BJP attack Bhagwant Mann over remarks on Punjab blasts

Congress and BJP have jointly criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann after he linked recent blasts near defence sites to political motives, triggering a controversy.

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A political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann linked recent blast incidents to political motives, drawing sharp criticism from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The controversy follows two low-intensity explosions reported within a short span of time — one near the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar and another close to an army cantonment area in Amritsar. The incidents raised concerns over security, particularly given the sensitive nature of the locations.

In response, Mann suggested that the blasts could be part of a larger political strategy. His remarks triggered a strong backlash, with opposition parties accusing him of politicising a serious security issue.

Leaders from the Congress criticised the Chief Minister’s statement, calling it inappropriate and alleging that such comments undermine the gravity of the situation. They stressed that matters related to national security should be handled with caution and responsibility.

The BJP also joined the criticism, questioning the basis of Mann’s claims and urging the state government to focus on investigation and law enforcement instead of making political allegations.

The developments have led to an unusual moment where both Congress and BJP appear aligned in their criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in the state.

Meanwhile, the blasts themselves have intensified concerns over safety in border regions, with authorities continuing their investigation into the incidents. No casualties were reported, but the proximity to defence establishments has made the issue particularly sensitive.

The episode has further escalated political tensions in the state, with security and accountability emerging as key points of debate.

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