Punjab Police have successfully dismantled an illegal arms smuggling network operating in Jalandhar, arresting one individual and seizing illegal firearms, highlighting their commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety.
Punjab Police announced on Saturday that it has busted an illegal arms smuggling network with the arrest of one individual here.
Suraj Kumar, a resident of Shekhewal village in Jalandhar, was held during police checking at a checkpost near the area of Patara on Friday evening.
The police recovered five pistols and four cartridges from his possession, Jalandhar SSP (Rural) Harvinder Singh Virk said.
During preliminary investigation, it came to light that the accused, along with his associate Davinderpal Singh alias Deepu and other gang members, was involved in procuring illegal arms and ammunition from Uttar Pradesh's Mathura region and supplying them across Jalandhar and nearby areas.
SSP Virk said that further interrogation of the accused is underway to establish the complete supply chain, and raids are being conducted to apprehend the absconding associates.