The Times of India

Punjab Police have arrested two individuals and seized 6.5 kg of heroin, a .30 calibre pistol with six live cartridges, and Rs 1 lakh in cash. This bust dismantled a cross-border drug and illegal weapons racket, revealing a strong nexus between extortion, drug trafficking, and illegal arms networks.

A Vrindavan boat tragedy has left at least 10 devotees from Ludhiana dead, with five still missing after their boat capsized in the Yamuna. Survivors recount a terrifying ordeal, singing bhajans moments before the accident. Rescue operations are ongoing, and helplines have been established to assist affected families.

Punjab Police have apprehended Amritpal Singh Mehron, the main accused in the 2025 murder of social media influencer Kamal Kaur, who was absconding in Dubai. Mehron was brought back from the Middle East after being declared a proclaimed offender and an Interpol Red Corner Notice was issued.

Two young men, aged 30-31, died from drug overdose in Kapurthala's Raipur Arayian village within days of another family losing their fifth son to addiction. Both victims had previously undergone de-addiction treatment but relapsed. Police have booked four individuals for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in one of the deaths.