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Crime
Two Youths Arrested in Jalandhar with Ten Pistols and Twenty Cartridges
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 11:45 PM
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Punjab police in Jalandhar detained two young men after discovering ten pistols and twenty cartridges in their possession.
Jalandhar police announced the arrest of two youths after a raid uncovered a cache of firearms. The men were found in possession of ten pistols and twenty ammunition cartridges, prompting immediate detention under the Arms Act.
The seized weapons were secured at the police station for forensic examination, while the cartridges were logged as evidence. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location where the items were recovered, citing ongoing investigative procedures.
Investigators said the case is being treated as a serious violation of gun control regulations. Further inquiries will determine whether the firearms were linked to any criminal networks or intended for illicit use. No additional arrests have been reported at this stage.
The seized weapons were secured at the police station for forensic examination, while the cartridges were logged as evidence. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location where the items were recovered, citing ongoing investigative procedures.
Investigators said the case is being treated as a serious violation of gun control regulations. Further inquiries will determine whether the firearms were linked to any criminal networks or intended for illicit use. No additional arrests have been reported at this stage.