Punjab Police on Sunday busted an arms supply module in Kapurthala district and recovered five country-made 7.65 mm pistols during a targeted operation. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the case.
The arrested accused have been identified as Ajay Kumar, a resident of Mehrajwala village in Jalandhar district, and a 17-year-old juvenile whose identity has been withheld. Police officials said the arrests were made after specific intelligence inputs about illegal arms supply activities in the area.
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According to Gaurav Yadav, Director General of Police of Punjab, preliminary investigation suggests that the accused were operating under instructions from foreign-based handlers. These handlers are believed to be located in the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.
Police said further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and trace the source and intended recipients of the illegal weapons. Authorities are also working to uncover the wider international links behind the arms supply module.
