Amritsar, Aug. 26 -- Amritsar Commissionerate Police have busted a smuggling racket with the arrest of one person and recovery of five sophisticated 9mm Glock pistols along with four magazines, officials said on Tuesday.

The accused has been identified as Amit Singh, a resident of Guru Ki Wadali, Chheharta in Amritsar. Police also impounded his black motorcycle, allegedly being used for delivering weapon consignments.

Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that Amit Singh, along with his associate Gurpreet Singh alias Ginny, was in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers who were pushing consignments of weapons to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab. "The arrest and recovery have helped unea...