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Recovered Weapon Inventory
Breakdown of the seized pistols by model type during the Punjab Police operation.
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Punjab Police Dismantles Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module: Key ...
Punjab Police successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing six pistols, revealing a network connected to Pakistan-based smugglers using social media platforms.Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsPunjab Police arrested three individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling.The operation uncovered a network linked to Pakistan-based smugglers using social media.Six pistols were seized, including China-made and Zigana models.The accused allegedly supplied weapons to criminal elements across Punjab.Further investigations are underway to dismantle the entire smuggling network and identify all involved parties.Punjab Police on Tuesday busted a cross-border arms smuggling module with the arrest of three people and the recovery of six pistols, a top officer said. According to Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media platforms and facilitated the smuggling of arms into the state. After retrieving the consignments, the accused allegedly supplied the weapons to criminal elements across Punjab, he said. The DGP added that further investigations are underway to establish forward and backward linkages in a bid to dismantle this entire network. Those arrested have been identified as Mangal Singh alias Manga, 30, a resident of Kajikot village in Tarn Taran; Pranav Sharma alias Laddu, 24, a resident of Orchid Valley in Chheharta, Amritsar; and Gaurav Rana, 25, a resident of Guru Nanak Avenue in Amritsar. The recovered pistols include two China-made .30 bore pistols, one Zigana .30 bore pistol and three .30 bore pistols. Details of the Arrest and Weapon Seizure Sharing operational details, Amristar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that acting on specific intelligence, police teams arrested suspect Mangal Singh and recovered a .30 bore pistol from his possession. Based on his disclosure, co-accused Pranav Sharma and Gaurav Rana were arrested, leading to the recovery of five additional pistols, he said. Criminal History of the Accused He said Pranav and Gaurav have a criminal history, with cases registered against them under the Arms Act. They are also wanted in a robbery case involving the use of firearms registered at Ranjit Avenue police station, he added. Both the accused are also wanted in a case pertaining to committing robbery at gunpoint registered at Police Station Ranjit Avenue, h...
Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Racket, 3 Arrested With Pistols ...
NewsFlash Daily™ 14 April Punjab Police arrested three accused and recovered six pistols after exposing an alleged cross-border illegal arms smuggling network linked to Pakistan-based handlers.Chandigarh: Punjab Police on Tuesday said it has dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of three persons and the recovery of six pistols during an operation aimed at curbing organised crime networks in the state.The development was confirmed by Gaurav Yadav, who said preliminary investigation indicated the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media platforms.Pakistan-Based Contacts Under ScannerAccording to police, the arrested men allegedly used online communication channels to coordinate the movement of illegal weapons across the border.Officials said the suspects were tasked with receiving consignments after smuggling routes were activated and then distributing the firearms to criminal elements operating across Punjab.“The accused were in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media and facilitated illegal arms supply,” police said.Six Pistols RecoveredDuring the crackdown, investigators seized six pistols from the possession of the accused. Authorities are now examining whether the recovered weapons were intended for gang activity, extortion networks, or other criminal use.Forensic checks and ballistic testing of the seized firearms are expected as part of the investigation.Network Spread Across PunjabPolice believe the accused were acting as local handlers in a wider supply chain that moved weapons into Punjab and then circulated them among criminals in different districts.Officials are also probing whether more individuals were involved in financing, transport, or delivery of the consignments.Further Arrests PossiblePunjab Police said the investigation remains active, and more arrests cannot be ruled out. Digital evidence, mobile devices, and social media communication records are being analysed.
Punjab Police Crack Down on Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module
The Punjab Police arrested three individuals involved in a cross-border arms smuggling operation, recovering six pistols. Investigations revealed links with Pakistan-based smugglers. The accused were supplying weapons to criminals in Punjab. Authorities are working to dismantle the network and have registered cases under the Arms Act.
Cross-Border Illegal Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab, 3 ...
CHANDIGARH, Apr 14: The Punjab Police has busted a cross-border arms smuggling module with the arrest of three persons and the recovery of six pistols from their possession, an official said on Tuesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, in a post on X, said that preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media ...
