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Published 01:37 IST, September 23rd 2024

Punjab Police Busts Interstate Illegal Gun Module, Arrests 17

In a significant operation, the Punjab Police has dismantled an interstate illegal gun module, arresting 17 individuals and seizing 18 firearms, 66 cartridges,

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The Punjab Police on Sunday said it has busted an interstate illegal gun module with the arrest of 17 people. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said 18 weapons, 66 cartridges and 1.10 kg of heroin were seized from the arrested accused.

"In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police busts an inter-state illegal gun module after a two-week operation, arrests 17 persons and recovers 18 weapons, 66 cartridges and 1.1-kg heroin," he said on X.

"They were involved in multiple heinous crimes and many other criminal activities in many districts of Punjab . They were also providing logistical assistance and supplying weapons to gangs in Punjab and Haryana ," the Punjab Police chief added.

 

 

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Updated 01:39 IST, September 23rd 2024

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