Punjab: 2 people arrested with grenades and pistols imported from Pakistan
Punjab: The State Special Operations Cell in Fazilka has busted a cross-border arms smuggling racket by arresting two suspects and seizing two hand grenades, a Glock 9mm pistol, and two live cartridges. Initial investigations revealed that the seized weapons were imported from Pakistan and delivered via drones to fuel criminal activities in Punjab. Inspector Satish Kumar said a police team had set up a checkpoint on the Chak Maujdin Wala-Surghur Road, which connects the Jalalabad-Bahmani Wala Road near the India-Pakistan border.
A black motorcycle was stopped for checking. Police found a bag containing a small carry bag marked “Bedroom Accessories, Lahore.” A search revealed two hand grenades wrapped in yellow tape and brass wire. A search of the rider also led to the recovery of an Austrian-made Glock 9mm pistol and two live cartridges. A case was registered against two accused – Vikram Singh of Chak Balocha Wala and Prabhjot Singh of Chak Bajida – under Section 25 of the Arms Act and Sections 3, 4, 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.
