Amritsar Youth Arrested with Homemade Pistol During Blockade

Police in Amritsar detained a 23‑year‑old man on Saturday after a protest blockade was lifted in the city’s central market area. The suspect was found in possession of a locally manufactured pistol and a bundle of cartridges, which were seized by the authorities. According to the police, the weapon was not registered and the suspect had no valid licence. He has been booked under the Arms Act and is awaiting further investigation. The incident comes amid heightened security measures following a series of unrests in the region.