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Crime
Punjab Police Arrest Two Suspects, Seize Six Pistols and 10 Magazines from Pakistan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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In Naka, Punjab, a police team intercepted two suspects carrying weapons allegedly smuggled from Pakistan, confiscating six pistols and ten magazines.
Police officials in Naka, Punjab, apprehended two suspects on the outskirts of the town on Tuesday. The suspects were found in possession of weapons believed to have been smuggled from Pakistan.
During the operation, authorities seized six semi‑automatic pistols and ten ammunition magazines. The weapons were stored in a concealed compartment of the suspects’ vehicle.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Police said the arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into cross‑border arms trafficking. The suspects are now in custody and are expected to face charges under the Arms Act.
The incident highlights the growing concern over illegal arms movement across the India‑Pakistan border and the efforts of Indian law‑enforcement agencies to curb such activities.
During the operation, authorities seized six semi‑automatic pistols and ten ammunition magazines. The weapons were stored in a concealed compartment of the suspects’ vehicle.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Police said the arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into cross‑border arms trafficking. The suspects are now in custody and are expected to face charges under the Arms Act.
The incident highlights the growing concern over illegal arms movement across the India‑Pakistan border and the efforts of Indian law‑enforcement agencies to curb such activities.