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Crime
Delhi Police Arrest Patna Gangster in Arms Act Probe
✍️ indiagazette.com
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:34 AM
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Delhi Police have detained a Patna‑based gangster who was a proclaimed offender under the Arms Act, following a coordinated operation.
Delhi Police arrested a gangster from Patna on Thursday, after a joint operation with the Central Bureau of Investigation. The suspect, who had been listed as a proclaimed offender under the Arms Act, was apprehended at a location in Delhi’s South district. Police officials said the arrest was part of a larger crackdown on illegal arms trafficking linked to organized crime groups.
The operation was carried out following intelligence reports that the suspect was involved in the procurement and distribution of firearms. Authorities seized several weapons and ammunition during the raid.
The arrested individual is expected to face charges under the Arms Act and related provisions of the Indian Penal Code. Police have urged the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations into the arms smuggling network.
The arrest marks a significant step in Delhi’s efforts to curb illegal arms trade and disrupt the operations of criminal syndicates operating across state lines.
The operation was carried out following intelligence reports that the suspect was involved in the procurement and distribution of firearms. Authorities seized several weapons and ammunition during the raid.
The arrested individual is expected to face charges under the Arms Act and related provisions of the Indian Penal Code. Police have urged the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations into the arms smuggling network.
The arrest marks a significant step in Delhi’s efforts to curb illegal arms trade and disrupt the operations of criminal syndicates operating across state lines.