Ferozepur, Sept. 12 -- Two smugglers were arrested near the international border in Fazilka with a huge cache of pistols and ammunition in a joint operation involving the Border Security Force (BSF), counter-intelligence wing, Ferozepur, and the state special operation cell (SSOC), Fazilka, on Thursday, officials said.

As many as 27 sophisticated .30-bore pistols, 54 magazines, and 470 live cartridges were seized from the two accused, who were backed by Pakistan-based smugglers. Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav said.

The accused have been identified as Mangal Singh, alias Mangali, of Tejha Rahela village and Gurmeet Singh of Muhar Jamsher village, both from Fazilka.

"The consignment had been pushed from Pakistan by a fore...