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Crime
Gujarat ATS arrests aide of Punjab politician Jaggu Bhagwanpuria in firing case
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 02:33 AM
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The Gujarat Anti‑Terrorism Squad has taken into custody an aide of Punjab leader Jaggu Bhagwanpuria in connection with a recent firing incident in Punjab.
The Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat has detained an aide of Punjab politician Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, linking the individual to a firing case that occurred in Punjab. The arrest was carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident, though details of the alleged crime have not been disclosed publicly.
Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, a prominent figure in Punjab politics, has not been named as a suspect, but the involvement of his close associate has drawn attention from law‑enforcement agencies across state lines. The Gujarat ATS coordinated with Punjab authorities to apprehend the aide, indicating inter‑state cooperation in tackling serious offences.
Officials declined to comment on the specific evidence that led to the detention, stating that the case remains under investigation. The development underscores the vigilance of anti‑terror and crime units in monitoring cross‑regional criminal activities.
Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, a prominent figure in Punjab politics, has not been named as a suspect, but the involvement of his close associate has drawn attention from law‑enforcement agencies across state lines. The Gujarat ATS coordinated with Punjab authorities to apprehend the aide, indicating inter‑state cooperation in tackling serious offences.
Officials declined to comment on the specific evidence that led to the detention, stating that the case remains under investigation. The development underscores the vigilance of anti‑terror and crime units in monitoring cross‑regional criminal activities.