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How Delhi Police Cracked Illegal Firearms Supply Ring

How Delhi Police Cracked Illegal Firearms Supply Ring

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal firearms supply network linked to a robbery attempt at a liquor shop in Paharganj, arresting one man and uncovering the supply chain of the weapon used in the crime.

Man Arrested With Illegal Firearms In West Bengal

Man Arrested With Illegal Firearms In West Bengal

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 21-year-old man was arrested in West Bengal's Malda district for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Police are investigating the source of the weapons and potential links to interstate gangs.

Seven Arrested In Meerut For Illegal Firearms Trade

Seven Arrested In Meerut For Illegal Firearms Trade

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested seven members of a gang allegedly involved in the illegal trade of firearms. Illegal pistols, country-made firearms, cartridges, cash, and motorcycles were seized from the suspects.

Three Held With Mephedrone, Firearm In Thane

Three Held With Mephedrone, Firearm In Thane

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Thane with 500 grams of mephedrone, a country-made pistol, and live cartridges, following a tip-off about a drug deal.

Punjabi Devils Founder Jailed For Firearms Offences

Punjabi Devils Founder Jailed For Firearms Offences

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Jashanpreet Singh, the founder of the 'Punjabi Devils' motorcycle gang, has been sentenced to over five years in prison in the US for unlawful dealing of firearms and possession of a machine gun.

Aligarh Police Bust Interstate Gang Trafficking Illegal Firearms

Aligarh Police Bust Interstate Gang Trafficking Illegal Firearms

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Aligarh police arrested twelve members of an interstate gang allegedly involved in trafficking illicit country-made firearms from the ruins of an old fort on the outskirts of Aligarh.

Delhi Soya Chaap Vendor Arrested For Illegal Firearm Possession

Delhi Soya Chaap Vendor Arrested For Illegal Firearm Possession

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A 27-year-old soya chaap seller was arrested in Delhi's Dwarka area for allegedly possessing an illegal semi-automatic pistol and live bullets.

Punjab Police Nab Suspect In Firearms And Narcotics Trafficking

Punjab Police Nab Suspect In Firearms And Narcotics Trafficking

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Punjab Police have arrested a suspect linked to an alleged firearms and narcotics trafficking module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 2.1 kg of heroin.

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

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.

Two Arrested With Drugs, Illegal Firearm In Meerut

Two Arrested With Drugs, Illegal Firearm In Meerut

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two drug traffickers and recovered over eight kilograms of narcotics, an illegal firearm, and cash.

Delhi Police Nab Two In Murder And Illegal Firearm Case

Delhi Police Nab Two In Murder And Illegal Firearm Case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men for their alleged involvement in a murder case and for possessing illegal firearms. The arrests followed a tip-off about a person carrying an illegal firearm in the Wazirpur Industrial Area.

Delhi Police Nab Two Impersonating Judicial Officer with Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Two Impersonating Judicial Officer with Firearm

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

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.

Passenger Detained At Lucknow Airport For Carrying Firearm

Passenger Detained At Lucknow Airport For Carrying Firearm

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 22-year-old passenger was detained at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow after a country-made pistol was found in his baggage during security screening.

BSF Jawan Held For Discharging Firearm After Road Ruckus

BSF Jawan Held For Discharging Firearm After Road Ruckus

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been arrested in Gondia, Maharashtra, after allegedly firing a pistol during a road rage incident while under the influence of alcohol.

Delhi Police Nab Two Impersonating Judicial Officer with Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Two Impersonating Judicial Officer with Firearm

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

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.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Thane, India, seized firearms, weapons, and counterfeit currency from the home of a known criminal, Surendra Pandurang Patil, during a raid.

Chenu Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Firearm

Chenu Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Firearm

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

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.

Uttarakhand Police Seize Illegal Firearms, Arrest Three in Joint Operation

Uttarakhand Police Seize Illegal Firearms, Arrest Three in Joint Operation

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A joint operation by the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) and local police in Rudrapur led to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of six illegal firearms.

Major Arms And Ammunition Haul In North 24 Parganas

Major Arms And Ammunition Haul In North 24 Parganas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

West Bengal Police's Special Task Force and Basirhat Police recovered a significant cache of 16 firearms and 2,345 rounds of ammunition during a search operation in North 24 Parganas district. This latest seizure brings the total recovery in the ongoing Basirhat-Baruipur arms investigation to 51 firearms and 2,705 rounds of ammunition. The investigation continues to identify those involved, examine the weapons' source and intended use, and establish links to criminal networks.

How Gurugram Police Dismantled An Interstate Arms Ring

How Gurugram Police Dismantled An Interstate Arms Ring

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have dismantled an interstate illegal arms network, arresting its alleged mastermind, Jagat Singh, in Madhya Pradesh. Singh, who has a history of 14 cases, is accused of manufacturing and supplying illegal firearms across multiple states for nearly three decades.

Delhi Police Busts Inter-State Arms Syndicate, Six Arrested

Delhi Police Busts Inter-State Arms Syndicate, Six Arrested

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has dismantled two inter-state illegal arms supply syndicates, arresting six traffickers and recovering 26 semi-automatic pistols, eight live cartridges, and three vehicles. The network sourced weapons from Madhya Pradesh and supplied them to criminal gangs in Delhi-NCR, including the Manjeet Mahal, Gogi, and Randeep Bhati gangs.

History-Sheeter Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Thane

History-Sheeter Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Thane

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 32-year-old history-sheeter was arrested in Thane for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The arrest was made by a Crime Branch team near the new Kasheli bridge. The accused had previously been booked for murder but was acquitted.

Man Arrested For Using Forged Document To Renew Gun Licence

Man Arrested For Using Forged Document To Renew Gun Licence

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly submitting a fake Police Clearance Certificate to renew a firearm licence.

Gurugram Police Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory In Madhya Pradesh

Gurugram Police Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, arresting two individuals involved in producing and supplying pistols. The operation followed an initial arrest in Gurugram, revealing a wider network with multiple criminal cases against the suspects.

Delhi Police Bust Farmhouse Party With Illegal Arms, Arrest 3

Delhi Police Bust Farmhouse Party With Illegal Arms, Arrest 3

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Delhi Police arrested three men following a raid on a farmhouse in Siraspur where celebratory firing occurred during a birthday party. Authorities recovered illegal firearms, ammunition, liquor, and hookahs, and have registered cases under various acts.

Police Encounter Leads To Cow Smuggler's Arrest In Nuh

Police Encounter Leads To Cow Smuggler's Arrest In Nuh

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Nuh police apprehended an alleged cow smuggler, identified as Aslam, following a brief encounter on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The accused sustained gunshot injuries and was hospitalised, while an accomplice managed to flee. Police recovered five cattle, an illegal firearm, and cartridges from the scene.

Real Estate Businessman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Wife

Real Estate Businessman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Wife

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A real-estate businessman in Hyderabad has been apprehended for allegedly shooting his second wife to death. The incident, which occurred on June 10, followed a history of marital discord, harassment, and a previous arrest for firearm possession related to threats against his wife. Police seized the weapon and other evidence.

Delhi Teenager Arrested For Brandishing Gun In Social Media Videos

Delhi Teenager Arrested For Brandishing Gun In Social Media Videos

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 16-year-old boy was apprehended in Delhi for allegedly brandishing a firearm in social media videos, with police recovering a country-made pistol from his possession.

Woman BJP leader killed as licensed gun goes off accidentally

Woman BJP leader killed as licensed gun goes off accidentally

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Sangeeta Rajak, died in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, after her licensed firearm accidentally discharged, hitting her in the abdomen. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred while she was reportedly attempting to hand the weapon to family members during a dispute outside her home.

Jharkhand ATS Nabs Three, Seizes US-Made Firearm

Jharkhand ATS Nabs Three, Seizes US-Made Firearm

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three individuals in Deoghar and seized a US-made pistol during an operation in the Town police station area.

Delhi Police Nab Tillu Tajpuria Gang Members With Illegal Arms

Delhi Police Nab Tillu Tajpuria Gang Members With Illegal Arms

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested two alleged members of the Tillu Tajpuria gang, Vishal Pandit and Deepanshu, in Outer Delhi. The arrests, which included the seizure of illegal firearms and a car, revealed their involvement in gathering intelligence on the rival Gogi gang and their connection to the ongoing gang war, intensified by Tillu Tajpuria's killing in Tihar jail.

Court Rejects CBI Custody Plea In West Bengal Murder Case

Court Rejects CBI Custody Plea In West Bengal Murder Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A local court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has rejected a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking custody of firearms recovered from a man arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 19-year-old, allegedly associated with the Kala Jathedi gang, and recovered two semi-automatic pistols and live cartridges from him.

CBI repatriates cybercrime kingpin, murder accused from Thailand, Georgia

CBI repatriates cybercrime kingpin, murder accused from Thailand, Georgia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The CBI successfully coordinated the repatriation of Ganesh Balaso Kale, a cybercrime suspect from Thailand, and Vainket Garg, wanted for murder and other offences, from Georgia, demonstrating effective international law enforcement cooperation.

Ex-Minister's Brother Swarup Biswas In Police Custody Over Extortion Racket

Ex-Minister's Brother Swarup Biswas In Police Custody Over Extortion Racket

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Swarup Biswas, brother of former West Bengal Sports minister Aroop Biswas, has been remanded to police custody in Kolkata. He was arrested in connection with an alleged extortion racket operating in the Tollygunge film and television industry, facing charges of sexual harassment, extortion, and attempt to murder.

Punjab Police Arrests Two With Pistols In Bathinda

Punjab Police Arrests Two With Pistols In Bathinda

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Bathinda, seizing two country-made .32 bore pistols and five live cartridges. The accused are linked to a criminal network operated by a jailed gangster and have a history of involvement in serious crimes, including attempt to murder and Arms Act violations. Further investigation is underway to establish broader network connections.

Suvendu aide murder: Ballia arms trail leads to another arrest

Suvendu aide murder: Ballia arms trail leads to another arrest

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrest follows inputs from the CBI, which is investigating the murder that occurred in West Bengal on May 6.

Man Arrested With Country-Made Pistol In Latur

Man Arrested With Country-Made Pistol In Latur

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A man was arrested in Latur, India, for possession of a country-made pistol as part of intensified security measures ahead of upcoming festivals.

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Punjab Police arrested a suspect linked to an alleged firearms and narcotics trafficking module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 2.1 kg of heroin.

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