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Crime
Amritsar Police Arrest Youth Driving I‑20 Car with Hand Grenade, Linked to Dimple in Portugal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 03:23 PM
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Punjab's State Special Operation Cell detained a young man in Amritsar after finding a hand grenade and other illegal explosives in his I‑20 vehicle, authorities say he has connections to Dimple, who is in Portugal.
The State Special Operation Cell of Punjab Police carried out a targeted operation in Amritsar, resulting in the arrest of a young driver of an I‑20 car. The suspect was stopped as part of a broader crackdown on illegal weapons and explosive materials.
During the search, officers recovered a hand grenade along with other prohibited explosive components from the vehicle. The presence of such ordnance prompted immediate detention under the Arms Act and relevant anti‑terror statutes.
Police officials disclosed that the arrested individual is alleged to have a personal link with a person named Dimple, who is currently residing in Portugal. The nature of this connection has not been detailed, but investigators are probing any potential cross‑border implications.
The case has been forwarded to the district court for further legal proceedings, and the seized weapons have been handed over to the forensic laboratory for detailed analysis.
During the search, officers recovered a hand grenade along with other prohibited explosive components from the vehicle. The presence of such ordnance prompted immediate detention under the Arms Act and relevant anti‑terror statutes.
Police officials disclosed that the arrested individual is alleged to have a personal link with a person named Dimple, who is currently residing in Portugal. The nature of this connection has not been detailed, but investigators are probing any potential cross‑border implications.
The case has been forwarded to the district court for further legal proceedings, and the seized weapons have been handed over to the forensic laboratory for detailed analysis.