2 held with grenades, pistol sourced from Pak

The State Special Operations Cell, Fazilka, has busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module with the arrest of two accused and recovery of two hand grenades, one Glock 9mm pistol, and two live cartridges from their possession.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered weapons were sourced from Pakistan and delivered via drone for planned criminal activities in Punjab.

Inspector Satish Kumar said a police team had put up a checkpoint on the Chak Maujdin Wala-Surghur road that links Jalalabad-Bahmani Wala Road near the Indo-Pak border. A black-coloured motorcycle was stopped for checking. The cops found a bag with which contained a small carry bag having the marking of Bedroom Accessories, Lahore. The search resulted in the recovery of two hand grenades wrapped in yellow tape and bronze wire. Frisking of one of the bikers further helped in the recovery of a Austria-made Glock 9mm pistol and two live cartridges.

A case was registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act and 3,4,5 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908 against the two accused -- Vikram Singh of Chak Balocha Wala and Prabhjot Singh of Chak Bajida.