
Gaurav Yadav Shortlisted to Continue as Punjab Police Chief
Gaurav Yadav is expected to remain as the Punjab Police chief after the UPSC shortlisted his name in a panel of three candidates for the position.
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Gaurav Yadav is expected to remain as the Punjab Police chief after the UPSC shortlisted his name in a panel of three candidates for the position.

Fazilka Police in Punjab have dismantled a narcotics supply network, seizing over 1.8 kilograms of heroin and Rs 3.9 lakh in suspected drug money, arresting three individuals.

A Punjab Police constable has been chosen to undergo training as a pilot for the Indian Air Force, transitioning from beat duty to the cockpit.

A total of 150 police personnel from Islamabad's security division, in addition to 6,000 Punjab police, have been assigned for Gilgit-Baltistan election duty, with 2,000 personnel expected in total.

An asthmatic Punjab police officer recounted how he survived a violent knife ambush, emphasizing his determination not to let his attacker escape.

Punjab Police have arrested two shooters from the Lakha gang, who were reportedly controlled by handlers operating out of Dubai and Germany.

Punjab Police have arrested three individuals near the Bhutan border in connection with a double-murder case in Batala.

Punjab Police are under increasing pressure regarding security lapses following three blasts in less than 10 days.
Sandeep Pathak, a Rajya Sabha MP who recently switched from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the BJP, is facing two non-bailable FIRs filed against him in Punjab. Punjab Police reportedly reached his Delhi residence, with the BJP alleging 'vendetta politics' behind the charges.

Punjab Police have successfully busted an ISI spy ring that was reportedly operating with the aid of solar-powered CCTV cameras.

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh was re-arrested by Punjab Police in Assam after his National Security Act (NSA) detention ended. He was subsequently granted a two-day virtual remand in connection with the Ajnala case.

The primary suspect in the death of 30-year-old Instagram influencer 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi', who was found dead in Bathinda, has been flown to India and arrested.

X (formerly Twitter) has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court after Punjab Police demanded the removal of clips 'glorifying crime,' including content related to Lawrence Bishnoi.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man held for seven years over alleged Khalistani links, imposing a condition that he must not engage in any anti-India activity.

Congress leaders in Punjab have staged a protest against the Punjab Police, alleging misconduct by the Phase-1 Station House Officer (SHO).
Amritpal Singh, a key figure in the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, has been detained on the Moldova border following an Interpol red corner notice. Punjab Police's newly formed Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell played a crucial role in his apprehension. Legal and diplomatic processes are now underway for his extradition to India to face serious charges.

Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Randhawa urges Amit Shah for a Central probe into the alleged 'encounter' of a 19-year-old by Punjab Police, citing a 'credibility deficit'.

Following the shooting deaths of two police personnel at a checkpost near the Indo-Pak border in Gurdaspur, Punjab has announced a Rs 40-crore border security plan.

Two police officers from Punjab were discovered shot dead at a checkpoint located near the border with Pakistan.

Punjab Police have taken two individuals into custody in connection with the forensic report case related to the 'Mann video,' noting that the Delhi and Haryana addresses provided for 'labs' were non-existent.

Police and the Crime Control Department in Punjab, Pakistan, have admitted their mistake in the shooting of a young girl in Chakwal and assured that the incident will not be covered up.

Pro-Khalistan slogans and posters of Bhinderanwale were raised in the Golden Temple Complex during the anniversary of Operation Blue Star, despite a comprehensive security grid established by Punjab Police.

Six thousand Punjab police personnel are being deployed in Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of the June 7 election, amidst allegations of pre-poll rigging reiterated by the PTI.

Punjab police have issued a warning about a new scam where fraudsters send links inviting people to 'join' a non-existent 'Cockroach Janata Party'. Clicking these links is a conspiracy to hack phones and fraudulently withdraw money.

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Sandeep Pathak has approached the High Court, requesting details of First Information Reports (FIRs) filed by the Punjab Police and seeking protection from arrest.

The High Court has issued a notice to the CBI and other parties regarding a plea for an investigation into an alleged land fraud case involving the Punjab Police Cooperative.
Police in Muktsar, Punjab, have registered the first case under a new sacrilege act after torn pages of the Sukhmani Sahib were discovered, prompting an investigation.

Eleven Indian nationals, including one woman, have been deported from Australia for various offenses ranging from drunk driving to stalking. They are expected to land in Delhi, where Punjab Police are awaiting their arrival.

Punjab Police and a Congress leader are advocating for the central government to block or ban the 'Lawrence of Punjab' docuseries. They cite concerns over potential risks to public order and the radicalization of youth.
Punjab Police have dismantled an ISI-backed terror module that was planning grenade attacks on police establishments across multiple states, apprehending three individuals with two hand grenades and a pistol.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rejected Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s offer for a CBI probe into the suicide of a warehousing official, asserting the capability of the Punjab Police to handle the investigation.

Punjab Police have dismantled an ISI-backed terror module in Amritsar, arresting two individuals involved in radicalization and spreading anti-India narratives. The Amritsar rural police specifically busted an ISI-linked arms module reportedly targeting a Gurdaspur cop following recent policemen murders.

Police in Punjab are employing digital tools, including call records, digital maps, and intelligence alerts, in secure operations rooms to combat organized crime across the state.

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said Amritpal, who is linked to the ‘Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang’, is wanted in multiple criminal cases in the State

The Punjab Police is facing sharp criticism after a video emerged showing serving personnel allegedly participating in a pre-wedding shoot for a family member of an Aam Aadmi Party leader in Batala.

Pakistan's Interior Minister has arrived in Italy, where a Punjab police officer is expected to brief interior ministers on the Punjab government's Police Khidmat Markaz Global initiative.

A human rights report alleges that Pakistan's Punjab police have killed 900 people in eight months, raising concerns about extrajudicial killings.

The Punjab Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued fresh summons to BJP leader Sampla in connection with the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case, warning of action for non-compliance.
A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was tragically killed by gunfire from Punjab Police during a robbery attempt in Pakistan, after her family's attempt to flee was met with shots.

The father of a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) worker has filed a contempt petition, alleging that Punjab Police and jail authorities defied a high court order.

PTI leader Asad Qaiser claims that authorities prevented him from reaching Islamabad airport and boarding a flight to Skardu. He alleges that Punjab police were involved in barring him from his scheduled travel.

The Punjab Police have failed to meet the 90-day deadline for filing a chargesheet in the border outpost murders case, with probes incomplete and reports still pending.

Punjab Police have arrested a taxi driver from Zirakpur in connection with the blast incident at the Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Jalandhar.

The US military has conducted multiple strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Pacific and Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of several individuals. These operations are part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Punjab Police has filed its inaugural case under the state's recently enacted anti-sacrilege legislation. This marks a significant development in the enforcement of the controversial new law.

Nine individuals deported from Australia have informed Punjab Police about their involvement in drugs, thefts, and violence, often linked to their initial entry on study visas.
The Punjab Police has withdrawn the security cover previously provided to Member of Parliament Harbhajan Singh. This decision reportedly followed his recent switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The Punjab Police's Bureau of Investigation has issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for handling sacrilege cases. These guidelines aim to streamline investigations while prioritizing religious sensibilities.

Punjab Police have successfully busted an inter-state illegal arms supply module, leading to the arrest of four individuals.
Punjab police forces, including the Dolphin Squad, PRU, and Elite Force, have been placed on high alert to increase patrolling around religious sites, markets, and other sensitive areas ahead of Jumatul-Wida prayers.
Punjab Police have apprehended Bhuvnesh Chopra, a key fugitive, at Delhi's IGI Airport following his deportation from Central Asia. Wanted for a Ferozepur triple murder and extensive narcotics trafficking from Pakistan, Chopra, a Category A gangster, was a major facilitator of cross-border drug smuggling and orchestrated killings.

Punjab Police have registered a first information report (FIR) after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a hospital near King Chowk in Mandi Bahauddin.

Two suspects in Punjab managed to escape police vans in foggy conditions weeks apart, procured arms, and were subsequently killed in shootouts, showing striking parallels.

The Punjab Police has reconstituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case of 328 missing saroops (Sikh holy scriptures).
Two Punjab police personnel were found dead from gunshots at a check post near the Indo-Pak border; an investigation is underway amid conflicting reports.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the Punjab Police to implement 'grooming' for its personnel as part of broader police reforms, aiming for more respectful interactions with citizens.