AMRITSAR, May 22 -- : The Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of the Punjab Police, Amritsar, arrested two brothers and recovered 5.5 kg heroin and four pistols along with 10 live cartridges from their possession, said director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

Those arrested are Bobby Singh and Harjit Singh of Rokhe village in Ajnala, Amritsar. Police also impounded their motorcycle.

The DGP said the preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with a cross-border smuggler and received arms/ammunition consignments for further distribution in the state.

The DGP said the CI wing received a tip-off that the accused were en route to deliver a consignment of arms and ammunition near Kale Ghanupur vill...