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Crime
Amritsar Police Seize 14 Illegal Pistols, Arrest Six Suspects
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:40 AM
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Amritsar police recovered fourteen illegal firearms and detained six individuals suspected of possession, according to local reports.
Amritsar police announced the seizure of fourteen unlicensed pistols during a raid in the city. The operation resulted in the arrest of six men who are alleged to have been in possession of the weapons. Authorities said the firearms were recovered from a concealed location, though the exact address was not disclosed.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the suspects are being held for further interrogation and will face charges under the Arms Act. No injuries or casualties were reported during the raid, and the investigation is ongoing to determine if the weapons were linked to any criminal activity.
Local law enforcement officials emphasized that the crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb illegal arms circulation in Punjab. They urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to firearms.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the suspects are being held for further interrogation and will face charges under the Arms Act. No injuries or casualties were reported during the raid, and the investigation is ongoing to determine if the weapons were linked to any criminal activity.
Local law enforcement officials emphasized that the crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb illegal arms circulation in Punjab. They urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to firearms.