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Crime
Amritsar Police Bust Illegal Arms Network, Arrest Three, Seize AK-47 and Magazines
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 01:18 PM
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Punjab police in Amritsar arrested three suspects linked to an illegal firearms supply chain and recovered an AK‑47 rifle with ammunition.
Amritsar police carried out a coordinated raid on a suspected illegal firearms supply network, resulting in the arrest of three individuals identified as key operatives in the chain. The operation, conducted by the city’s crime branch, targeted a location believed to be a hub for the movement of unlicensed weapons.
During the search, officers recovered a fully functional AK‑47 assault rifle along with several magazines and cartridges, confirming the presence of a serious contraband stockpile. The three detainees were taken into custody for further interrogation and are expected to face charges under the Arms Act.
Police officials emphasized that the bust is part of an ongoing effort to curb the proliferation of illegal arms in Punjab, warning that similar networks will be pursued aggressively. No injuries were reported, and the seized weapons have been handed over to the forensic lab for verification.
During the search, officers recovered a fully functional AK‑47 assault rifle along with several magazines and cartridges, confirming the presence of a serious contraband stockpile. The three detainees were taken into custody for further interrogation and are expected to face charges under the Arms Act.
Police officials emphasized that the bust is part of an ongoing effort to curb the proliferation of illegal arms in Punjab, warning that similar networks will be pursued aggressively. No injuries were reported, and the seized weapons have been handed over to the forensic lab for verification.