Police crack down on illegal arms, arrest two with pistol

The Amritsar rural police arrested two persons and recovered a .30 bore pistol from their possession here today. The accused have been identified as Satarpal Singh alias Sattar, a resident of village Bhandal under Khalra police station and Jaswinder Singh alias Love, a resident of village Lakhna under Valtoha police station, both in district Tarn Taran.

Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) Maninder Singh and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Attari) Yadvinder Singh stated that the arrests were made following a tip-off about individuals involved in possession of illegal arms and movement in the rural belt. Acting promptly on the information received, a team from Chattiwind police station laid a trap and apprehended the suspects.

During the search, the police recovered a .30 bore pistol along with live cartridges from their possession. The weapon was seized on the spot and both the accused were taken into custody for further questioning. Police said that a case under Sections 25, 25(8), 54 and 59 of the Arms Act has been registered at Chattiwind police station.

SSP Maninder Singh said that the police are thoroughly investigating the forward and backward linkages of the accused to identify the source of the weapon and any possible connections to organised criminal groups. "No one involved in illegal arms supply will be spared. We are committed to maintaining law and order and ensuring that such elements are brought to justice," he said.

DSP Yadvinder Singh added that more arrests could follow as the investigation progresses. "Our teams are working to trace the network through which these weapons are being circulated. Strict action will be taken against anyone found associated with such illegal activities," he stated.

The operation forms part of the police's campaign to curb the circulation of illegal weapons, narcotics trade and other anti-social activities in the border areas adjoining Pakistan. Officials said that such proactive measures are aimed at ensuring peace and safety in rural areas that have often been exploited by criminal elements.