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Punjab: CI police arrests illegal weapons smuggler with arms, Rs 1.50 lakh

Punjab: CI police arrests illegal weapons smuggler with arms, Rs 1.50 lakh

Chandigarh, Apr 27 (UNI) Acting on a specific tip-off, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar busts an illegal weapon smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrests Abhishek Kumar from Amritsar, said DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.
He said that the police recovered 7 pistols (including 5 pistols of .30 bore and 2 Glock 9mm pistols), 4 live cartridges (.30 bore), and Rs 1.50 lakh from his possession.
DGP Yadav said that the Australia-based Jassa, who, in close collaboration with Pakistan-based smugglers, orchestrates the smuggling of illegal arms and ammunition through the Indo-Pak border with the help of his local associates Jodhbir Singh, alias Jodha, and Abhishek Kumar.
He said that the preliminary investigation reveals that Abhishek Kumar and Jodhbir Singh, alias Jodha, are also involved in Hawala transactions, indicating their connection to a broader network engaged in criminal activities.
Police said that an FIR is registered at SSOC, Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to apprehend other associates and unearth all backward and forward linkages.
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