SAS Nagar: Punjab Police has busted an illegal arms supply network in SAS Nagar and arrested three accused. Among the arrested accused is an alleged arms supplier from Haryana. Police recovered 10 modern pistols, including a Glock, and ammunition from the accused.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav shared information about the operation on social media. He stated that preliminary investigations revealed that the accused allegedly smuggled country-made weapons from the interior and sold them to college-going youth for substantial profits.
In a major breakthrough, SAS Nagar Police busts an illegal arms supply module, apprehends three accused, including a #Haryana-based arms supplier, and recovers 10 sophisticated pistols, including one Glock, along with ammunition.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly smuggling country-made weapons from the hinterlands and selling them to college-going youth for substantial profits. The accused also have previous criminal cases registered against them.
An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway to establish the complete forward and backward linkages and identify other persons involved in the illegal arms supply network.
@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to cracking down on illegal arms trafficking and organised criminal networks to ensure the safety and security of Punjab.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 15, 2026
Accused of selling arms to college-going youth
According to preliminary investigations, the accused were allegedly involved in supplying illegal arms to youth, especially college students. It is reported that they procured weapons from various areas and sold them at high prices.
According to police, the arrested accused have previous criminal cases registered against them. Investigating agencies are now gathering information about their role in this network and other possible involvements.
FIR registered, police investigating network links
An FIR has been registered in this case. Police are now investigating the forward and backward links involved in the arms supply to identify other individuals involved in the network.
The investigation is also investigating the source of the weapons, their smuggling methods, and the process of delivering them to buyers.
Action against illegal weapons and organized crime continues
Punjab Police has reiterated that strict action will continue against illegal arms smuggling and organized criminal networks in the state.
According to the police, the purpose of such action is to break the supply chain of illegal weapons and ensure public safety.