AMRITSAR: The Amritsar Rural Police on Monday arrested three men linked to UK-based gangsters. The arrested individuals Vijay Masih, Agrej Singh, and Iqbal Singh are all residents of Tarn Taran district in Punjab.

According to police, the three were connected to international UK-based Dharmpreet Singh (also known as Dharma Sandhu), and Jassa Patti. Both are originally the residents of Tarn Taran.

During the arrest, police recovered several weapons and other items, including "3 Glock pistols, 3 Beretta 30 bore pistols, 20 live cartridges (9mm), 20 live cartridges (30 bore) 4 mobile phones and 1 Activa scooter," Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav shared the news in an X post.

Initial investigation shows that the trio was in contact with international crime groups and involved in illegal arms movement.

A case has been registered at Lopoke Police Station, and further investigation is underway to uncover the full network.