Punjab Police successfully dismantled an inter-state illegal arms supply network, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated firearms intended for criminal activities and potential gang-related violence.
Key Points
- Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal arms supply module, arresting four individuals.
- Police recovered 10 sophisticated self-loading firearms during the operation.
- The illegal weapons were being sourced from Bihar and supplied in Punjab for criminal activities.
- The investigation suggests a link to gang rivalry, with a potential target being a rival criminal connected to the Goldy Dhillon network.
Punjab police on Thursday said it has unearthed an inter-state illegal arms supply module with the arrest of four persons.
Patiala police also recovered 10 sophisticated self-loading firearms, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were sourcing country-made weapons from Bihar and supplying them in Punjab for criminal activities, he said.
Gang Rivalry and Criminal Intent
Further probe indicates gang rivalry, with plans to target a rival criminal linked to the Goldy Dhillon network to establish dominance in the area, Yadav said on X.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway to identify backward and forward linkages and dismantle the entire network, he added.
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