The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Bhagwant Mann has arrested an alleged operative linked to a foreign-based gangster network and recovered an illegal country-made .32 bore pistol along with two live cartridges, police said.
Bhagwant Mann AGTF Arrests Foreign-Based Gangster Network Operative in Bathinda
According to the Punjab Police, preliminary investigation indicates that the accused had allegedly obtained the illegal firearm on the directions of a gangster based abroad. Investigators suspect that the accused was preparing to carry out a major criminal act in Punjab.
An FIR has been registered at Kotwali Police
The arrested person also has a criminal record, including cases registered under the Arms Act and other criminal offences, police said.
An FIR has been registered at Kotwali Police Station in Bathinda under relevant provisions of the Arms Act. Further investigation is underway to establish the accused’s links with the foreign-based criminal network and determine whether other individuals were involved in the alleged plot.
The Punjab Police said the operation was part of its ongoing efforts to dismantle gangster networks and curb organised crime in the state.
The force reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and security across Punjab and taking action against criminal networks operating within the state or through overseas links.
