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Crime
Haryana STF arrests alleged arms smuggler in Sohna, seizes six pistols
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:16 AM
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The Haryana Special Task Force detained a suspected arms smuggler in Sohna and recovered six pistols during the operation.
The Special Task Force (STF) of the Haryana police carried out a raid in the town of Sohna, located in Gurugram district, and apprehended a man suspected of trafficking firearms.
According to the police, the individual was identified as an alleged arms smuggler, though no further personal details have been released. He was taken into custody for further investigation and possible prosecution under the Arms Act.
During the operation, STF personnel recovered six pistols, which have now been secured as evidence. The seized weapons are being forwarded to the forensic laboratory for verification and cataloguing. The case is expected to be forwarded to the district court for trial.
According to the police, the individual was identified as an alleged arms smuggler, though no further personal details have been released. He was taken into custody for further investigation and possible prosecution under the Arms Act.
During the operation, STF personnel recovered six pistols, which have now been secured as evidence. The seized weapons are being forwarded to the forensic laboratory for verification and cataloguing. The case is expected to be forwarded to the district court for trial.