Mohali Police Cracks Down on Arms Smuggling Network
In a significant operation, the Mohali police have successfully dismantled an arms smuggling gang. Authorities arrested three individuals and confiscated multiple illegal firearms along with a vehicle used by the accused.
Police Operation Based on Specific Intelligence
The Criminal Investigation Agency staff of the Mohali police carried out this operation under careful supervision. Senior Superintendent of Police Harmandeep Singh Hans led the effort with support from SP Investigation Saurav Jindal, SP Operations Talwinder Singh, and DSP Investigation Rajan Parminder Singh.
Acting on precise intelligence information, the police team intercepted the suspects. They received a tip about three armed youths roaming in a Tata Safari near Amaira Greens on the Kharar-Kurali road. The information suggested these individuals intended to commit a crime.
On January 12, a CIA police party positioned near village Khanpur in Kharar sprang into action. They set up a trap and apprehended all three accused near Amaira Greens Society in Kharar.
Details of the Arrested Individuals
The police have identified the three arrested persons. Sachin Singh, aged about 22 years, originally hails from village Mohkam Rai in Fazilka district. He currently resides at Sunny Urban Homes in Kharar. Police records show one previous case of a quarrel registered against him at Maloa police station in Chandigarh.
Sahijpreet Singh, approximately 20 years old, comes from village Safari Wind in Amritsar district. He also lives at Sunny Urban Homes in Kharar and has no prior criminal history.
The third accused, Amanpreet Singh who also goes by the alias Aasu, is about 20 years old. A resident of Raipur Kalan in Mohali, he too has no previous criminal record.
Weapons and Vehicle Recovered
From the possession of these individuals, police recovered substantial illegal armaments. The seizure includes:
- One .32 bore pistol with two live cartridges
- One .315 bore pistol with two live cartridges
- One .12 bore pistol with two live cartridges
- The Tata Safari vehicle used by the accused during their activities
Background and Investigation Findings
During interrogation, police discovered that all three accused studied together at Rayat and Bahra College. This educational connection formed the basis of their association.
SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans revealed crucial information about the weapons' origin. "Due to mutual rivalry, they procured these illegal weapons from Rampur in Uttar Pradesh in August 2025," Hans stated.
The police have registered a First Information Report under Sections 25, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act at City Kharar police station. This legal action formalizes the charges against the arrested individuals.
Ongoing Investigation and Future Steps
The accused currently remain in police custody on remand. Authorities anticipate that further questioning will yield additional recoveries and disclosures. The investigation continues to uncover more details about this arms smuggling operation.
This successful police operation demonstrates effective intelligence work and coordinated law enforcement action. The Mohali police have dealt a significant blow to illegal arms trafficking in the region through this decisive intervention.
