2 weapon suppliers held after fierce encounter in Punjab; police allege Pakistan links

One person was injured in an encounter between Punjab Police and two suspected weapon suppliers in Tarn Taran. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted Sukhdev Singh and Sarban Kumar, who opened fire. Police retaliated, injuring Singh. Kumar was arrested. Both are suspected to have links with Pakistan. The duo was reportedly transporting firearms from Amritsar Rural.One person was injured in an encounter between Punjab Police and two suspected weapon suppliers in Tarn Taran. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted Sukhdev Singh and Sarban Kumar, who opened fire. Police retaliated, injuring Singh. Kumar was arrested. Both are suspected to have links with Pakistan. The duo was reportedly transporting firearms from Amritsar Rural.