2 arrested in Punjab's Phagwara for illegally procuring arms

Phagwara, February 5

Two men who were involved in procuring arms illegally from several states, including Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested here in Punjab, police said on Monday.

Two pistols and 20 cartridges were seized from Navjot Singh alias Mani Baba and Karan, Kapurthala Senior Superintendent of Police Vatsala Gupta told reporters here.

Both are residents of Musakved and were arrested from Mehtan bridge following a tip-off, police said.