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Crime
Patiala Police Bust Illegal Weapons Module, Arrest Three, Including Bambiha Gang Member
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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Patiala police uncovered an illegal weapons cache, seizing firearms linked to a Bambiha gang operative and arresting three suspects, with the arms traced back to Madhya Pradesh.
Patiala police announced the seizure of an illegal weapons module during a raid in the city, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. The operation, carried out by the district's crime branch, uncovered a cache of firearms and related accessories that were being stored for illicit distribution.
Among those detained is a known operative of the Bambiha gang, a criminal outfit with a history of arms trafficking. Investigators established that the seized weapons had been procured from sources in Madhya Pradesh before being moved to Punjab.
Police officials confirmed that the suspects are being interrogated and that further inquiries will focus on identifying additional members of the network and the intended destinations for the arms. No injuries were reported, and the seized weapons have been handed over to the forensic laboratory for detailed examination.
Among those detained is a known operative of the Bambiha gang, a criminal outfit with a history of arms trafficking. Investigators established that the seized weapons had been procured from sources in Madhya Pradesh before being moved to Punjab.
Police officials confirmed that the suspects are being interrogated and that further inquiries will focus on identifying additional members of the network and the intended destinations for the arms. No injuries were reported, and the seized weapons have been handed over to the forensic laboratory for detailed examination.