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Crime
Eight Arrested in Amritsar Illegal Weapons Raid, 13 Pistols and 23 Live Cartridges Seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 05:31 PM
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Punjab police in Amritsar detained eight suspects and recovered 13 illegal pistols and 23 live cartridges, linking them to overseas arms smugglers.
Punjab police in Amritsar have uncovered a major illegal weapons racket, arresting eight individuals after a coordinated raid. The operation resulted in the seizure of thirteen unlicensed pistols and twenty‑three live cartridges, all of which are now in police custody.
According to the police statement, the suspects were found in possession of the firearms and ammunition at a residential premises in the city. The weapons are believed to have been procured for illicit distribution, raising concerns about a potential surge in unregulated firepower in the region.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the arrested individuals maintained contacts with arms smugglers operating from abroad. Investigators are probing the network to determine the extent of foreign involvement and to trace any additional caches that may be hidden.
The police have launched a detailed inquiry to map the full scope of the racket and have warned that further arrests could follow as the probe progresses. The seizure underscores the authorities' focus on curbing illegal arms circulation in Punjab.
According to the police statement, the suspects were found in possession of the firearms and ammunition at a residential premises in the city. The weapons are believed to have been procured for illicit distribution, raising concerns about a potential surge in unregulated firepower in the region.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the arrested individuals maintained contacts with arms smugglers operating from abroad. Investigators are probing the network to determine the extent of foreign involvement and to trace any additional caches that may be hidden.
The police have launched a detailed inquiry to map the full scope of the racket and have warned that further arrests could follow as the probe progresses. The seizure underscores the authorities' focus on curbing illegal arms circulation in Punjab.