Indian shooters faced disappointment in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup, with none of the three participants qualifying for the finals after their mixed team gold win.
Indian pistol and rifle shooters are determined to continue their winning streak at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain, despite missing key players.
An 18-year-old was arrested in Delhi after a video surfaced online showing him firing an illegal pistol. Police apprehended the suspect after a chase and recovered the weapon.
A 28-year-old man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while his cousin filmed him loading a pistol. The video, which went viral, shows the man handling the weapon before the fatal incident.
A pistol, allegedly found by a delivery person in an abandoned scooter near Rajghat, has been linked to a shooting incident targeting an advocate associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
A man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while a friend was recording him loading a pistol. The incident was captured on video, showing the man receiving instructions on loading the weapon before the fatal shot.
Olympian Manu Bhaker emerged victorious in the women's 10m pistol event at the national selection trials, showcasing her shooting prowess.
Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing six pistols. Investigations reveal links to Pakistan-based smugglers using social media to facilitate the illegal arms trade.
Indian shooter Sainyam achieved her best-ever finish at an ISSF World Cup leg, securing fifth place in the women's 10m air pistol final in Granada, Spain.
Indian shooters faced setbacks and successes at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain, with the women's 50m rifle team missing qualification and the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol team advancing to the next stage.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested a man for allegedly possessing a country-made pistol following a tip-off and subsequent raid on his eatery.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and recovering six pistols. Investigations reveal links to Pakistan-based smugglers via social media.
Indian shooters Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won a gold medal and broke the world record in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain.
Suruchi Singh and Samrat Rana scored 479.6 -- a new World and Asian junior record -- but Uzbekistan clinched gold with a world-record 481.3 at in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Championship.
Divya TS secured fourth place in the women's 25m pistol, and Gajanan Khandagale finished fifth in the men's 10m air rifle at the ISSF World Cup in Granada.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling operation, arresting three individuals and seizing heroin, a pistol, ammunition, and drug money.
Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.
Punjab Police have arrested two individuals and seized a significant quantity of heroin, along with illegal weapons, in a successful operation targeting a cross-border drug and arms racket.
Indian shooters are set to compete in the Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Granada, Spain, facing a strong international field in both 10m air rifle and air pistol events. The competition serves as a crucial assessment opportunity ahead of the Asian Games and the World Championships, where Olympic quotas will be awarded.
Two alleged members of the Himanshu Bhau gang were injured and apprehended after a shootout with Delhi Police's Counter Intelligence team in Baprola. The duo was wanted in connection with the killing of a police personnel and a car firing incident in Gurugram.
Two men, including one impersonating a judicial officer with forged documents, have been arrested in New Delhi with a firearm and live ammunition. The accused, Surya Agarwal and Nikhil Yadav, were apprehended during a security check by the Parliament Street police station.
Delhi Police arrested two alleged members of the Narender gang near Bhalswa Lake and recovered illegal firearms from them.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of foreign-made pistols intended for distribution among criminals in the state.
A road rage incident in Faridabad, Haryana, escalated into a shooting, leaving one man with minor injuries. Police are investigating and searching for the suspects.
Two men, including one impersonating a judicial officer with forged documents, have been arrested in New Delhi with a firearm and live ammunition. The arrests were made as part of a security drive in the national capital.
Sonam Maskar finished fifth in the women's 10m air rifle final at the World Cup in Granada, as India concluded their campaign with one gold medal. Wang Zifei of China won gold in the event.
Two tourists from Uttar Pradesh were arrested in Shimla for allegedly assaulting a local resident following a road rage incident. The tourists also allegedly threatened locals with a fake pistol before attempting to flee.
Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 21 illegal bunkers in Ukhrul district and seized 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Tengnoupal district during recent operations.
Delhi Police have arrested Harsh Pal Singh, a key operative in a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged links to Pakistan-based handlers. Singh is associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is accused of receiving illegal arms consignments and mediating in extortion cases.
Delhi Police have dismantled an international arms smuggling ring with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 individuals and seizing a cache of sophisticated foreign-made weapons.
Two alleged members of the Himanshu alias Bhau gang were arrested following a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi Police in outer Delhi, officials said.
Delhi Police dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arresting two individuals, including a supplier previously charged under the UAPA for supplying weapons to Khalistani terrorists.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a major narcotics network with interstate and cross-border links, arresting the most-wanted drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar and several associates.
A man in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his two daughters after they allegedly stole a mobile phone.
Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man, allegedly a member of the Chenu gang, and recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges from him.
Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two inter-state arms dealers accused of supplying weapons to a terror associate linked to Al Badr. The investigation revealed suspicious financial transactions and a wider network of illegal arms smuggling.
A woman Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.
Delhi Police have arrested an alleged sharpshooter, Sajjan alias Lala, from the Naveen Khati gang in the Najafgarh area. The arrest was made based on specific information, and a pistol and bullets were recovered from the suspect.
Police in Thane, India, seized firearms, weapons, and counterfeit currency from the home of a known criminal, Surendra Pandurang Patil, during a raid.
A militant of the banned ULFA-I surrendered to security forces in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, laying down arms and ammunition.
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