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Crime
Police Arrest Jaskaran Sidhu in Mohali After Receiving Pistol from Gangster Zeeshan Akhtar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:36 AM
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Mohali police detained Jaskaran Sidhu after discovering a pistol in his possession, which had been handed over by known gangster Zeeshan Akhtar.
Mohali police arrested Jaskaran Sidhu after a search of his residence uncovered a pistol.
The weapon was traced back to gangster Zeeshan Akhtar, who allegedly transferred it to Sidhu as part of a criminal transaction.
The arrest was carried out by Mohali police citing possession of illegal arms and association with a known criminal as the primary charges. Sidhu is expected to appear in court soon.
Zeeshan Akhtar has been linked to several drug and extortion cases in the region. The transfer of the pistol is seen as a move to strengthen his network of accomplices.
The incident underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to curb organized crime in Punjab, with authorities promising a thorough investigation into the network behind the arms deal.
The weapon was traced back to gangster Zeeshan Akhtar, who allegedly transferred it to Sidhu as part of a criminal transaction.
The arrest was carried out by Mohali police citing possession of illegal arms and association with a known criminal as the primary charges. Sidhu is expected to appear in court soon.
Zeeshan Akhtar has been linked to several drug and extortion cases in the region. The transfer of the pistol is seen as a move to strengthen his network of accomplices.
The incident underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to curb organized crime in Punjab, with authorities promising a thorough investigation into the network behind the arms deal.