The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday, recovered four China-made pistols and 50 rounds of Pakistan ammunition in the border area of Punjab's Tarn Taran district, the official stated.
"On 18 July 2024, during night hours, based on specific information from BSF intelligence wing regarding the presence of a suspected packet in the border area of district Tarn Taran, BSF troops rushed to the suspected area and carried out an extensive search operation," the BSF stated in a release.
The search operation culminated in the recovery of a huge packet at about 02:13 am.
"The packet was wrapped in yellow colour adhesive tape and a metal ring and four illuminating sticks were found attached to it. Upon opening the packing, four small packets were found inside, containing four pistols, four empty pistol magazines and 50 live rounds of 9x19 mm calibre. Eight metal wire pins were also detected in four small paper packets inside the main packet," it added.
The BSF stated that the recovery took place in an area adjacent to the village of Kalsian of Tarn Taran district.
A specific input developed and shared by the BSF intelligence wing followed by swift execution by the resolute and vigilant BSF troops resulted into this highly significant recovery of China-made weapons with Pakistan-made ammunition.
This notable seizure by BSF on the border highlights the unwavering commitment of BSF troops to eradicate the nefarious designs of Pakistan-based mentors of the terror network operating on Indian soil.
Earlier on 16 July, the Border Security Force recovered around 1.060 Kg of heroin from the Amritsar border area.
"On 16 July 2024, during the night hours, consequent upon hearing of a suspicious sound in the border area of Amritsar district, BSF troops immediately conducted a special patrolling in the suspected area," the BSF said in a release.
During this operation, the troops successfully recovered two packets of suspected heroin. Additionally, they found three pairs of slippers, a machete, a water bottle, and a thin cotton towel at the recovery site. (ANI)