Batala, July 15 -- In a significant breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, as per the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Police has successfully foiled a targeted killing plot. The operation led to the arrest of five operatives linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, which US-based handler Husandeep Singh was coordinating.

Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday that the police also recovered two firearms, a PX5 pistol and a .32 bore pistol, from the possession of the arrested individuals.

The Counter-Intelligence unit of Punjab and the district police of Amritsar Rural and Batala jointly conducted the intelligence-led operation.

The statement ...