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Crime
Amritsar Police Raid Uncovers Illegal Arms Network; Four Arrested, 16 Pistols Seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM
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In a crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, Amritsar police arrested four individuals, including two minors, and seized 16 pistols linked to a covert supply network.
Police in Amritsar carried out a raid on a suspected illegal arms supply network, arresting four people, two of whom were minors. The operation led to the seizure of 16 pistols believed to be part of a covert distribution chain. Authorities say the network had been supplying firearms to unauthorized individuals in the region.
The arrested individuals are being held for questioning under the Arms Act. Police officials stated that the operation was part of a broader effort to curb illegal weapon trafficking in Punjab. No injuries were reported during the raid.
The seized pistols were found in a storage facility linked to the suspects. Investigators are continuing to trace the supply chain to identify other potential participants. The case is being processed under the jurisdiction of the Amritsar Police Department.
The arrested individuals are being held for questioning under the Arms Act. Police officials stated that the operation was part of a broader effort to curb illegal weapon trafficking in Punjab. No injuries were reported during the raid.
The seized pistols were found in a storage facility linked to the suspects. Investigators are continuing to trace the supply chain to identify other potential participants. The case is being processed under the jurisdiction of the Amritsar Police Department.