CIA staff nab two with pistols

The CIA staff on Tuesday arrested two alleged smugglers reportedly linked to cross-border arms smuggling.

Ajayraj Singh, Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), informed mediapersons on Wednesday that the arrested suspects have been identified as Sher Singh Gori of Dall and Sukhbir Singh Sukha of Kalake.

The Superintendent of Police said the suspects were arrested by a police team led by Inspector Prabhjit Singh, in-charge of the local CIA, from the border area of Daliri village on Tuesday. The duo was travelling on a motorcycle without a number plate when they were stopped by the police, who recovered two foreign-made revolvers along with four cartridges.

The Superintendent of Police added that the weapons had reportedly been ordered from across the border and were meant to be supplied to various parts of the state. He said the accused confessed to having links with cross-border smugglers. Both have been booked under Sections 25(6), 25(7) and 25(8) of the Arms Act at the Khalra police station.

The Superintendent of Police also revealed that Sukhbir Singh is already facing four cases of heinous crimes, including murder, attempt to murder and other serious offences.

The Superintendent of Police said that during the police remand granted by the court, further details regarding their criminal activities and smuggling network are expected to emerge.