Amritsar, April 28 -- The counter-intelligence here on Sunday claimed to have busted an illegal weapon smuggling module having Pakistan links, arresting a person and seizing seven pistols, four live cartridges (.30 bore) and Rs.1,50,000 from his possession.

The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek Kumar. Among the seized firearms are five .30-bore pistols and two Glock 9mm pistols, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav in a post on X. He said the action was taken based on a tip-off.

Yadav said Australia-based Jassa, in close collaboration with Pakistan-based smugglers, had been orchestrating smuggling of illegal arms and ammunition through the Pakistan border with the help of his local associates - Jodhbi...