Pak-Linked Gang Attacked Punjab Cop, Accused Shot While Escaping
· India · NDTV
According to the Amritsar Rural Police, a criminal gang operating in Punjab was allegedly assembled by an inmate lodged in Goindwal Sahib Central Jail. Investigators state the inmate had re-established contact with Pakistani ISI handlers through a mobile phone from inside the prison. The gang was linked to a recent attack on a Punjab Police officer in the region. During a subsequent police operation, one of the accused individuals was shot and injured while attempting to escape. Authorities have launched further investigations to identify other members of the network and trace the communication channels used.
Why it matters
The incident highlights cross-border security challenges and the active use of prison networks by foreign intelligence operatives to coordinate criminal activities within Punjab.
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