Rajasthan Police Uncover High-Tech Cross-Border Smuggling Network
GPS-based cross-border smuggling module busted in Barmer; Pak handler link exposed
Hindustan Times
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The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Barmer police have dismantled a sophisticated cross-border smuggling network utilizing GPS technology to transport drugs and possibly weapons from Pakistan to India. The operation led to the arrest of two suspects, revealing a link to a Pakistan-based handler who coordinated the smuggling via encrypted communications.
- 01A cross-border smuggling module was uncovered in Barmer, Rajasthan.
- 02The network used GPS coordinates and encrypted communications for operations.
- 03Two suspects were arrested, revealing a connection to a handler in Pakistan.
- 04The smuggling involved drugs and potentially weapons, with payments made through digital transfers and cash drops.
- 05The investigation is ongoing, with multiple raids conducted to apprehend additional suspects.
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In a significant operation, the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Barmer police have dismantled a high-tech cross-border smuggling module linked to Pakistan. The investigation began with the arrest of Salman Khan and Shankar Ram, who disclosed their connection to a handler named Masad in Pakistan. This handler allegedly used GPS coordinates and encrypted WhatsApp calls to direct the smuggling of drugs and possibly weapons across the India-Pakistan border. The smuggling operations involved burying drug packets in remote locations near the border, with payments made through a combination of digital transfers and cash drops. The network was compartmentalized, with operatives working independently and deleting communication logs to evade detection. Following these revelations, coordinated raids have been launched, resulting in the detention of several suspects. Senior police officials, including ATS SP Gyan Chand Yadav and Barmer SP Chunar Ram Jat, are leading the ongoing investigation.
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The bust of this smuggling network could lead to increased security measures along the India-Pakistan border, impacting local communities and law enforcement operations.
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