In a significant breakthrough, the Panchkula police have successfully apprehended a snatcher and seized an illegal firearm from his possession. The arrest, which took place on Tuesday, has been hailed as a swift and efficient operation by law enforcement officials in the district.
Swift Police Action Leads to Arrest
The operation was conducted by a team from the Sector 20 police station. Acting on a tip-off and through diligent surveillance, the police zeroed in on the suspect. The accused, identified as Ravi Kumar, a 24-year-old resident of Mauli Jagran in Chandigarh, was intercepted and taken into custody. During the search, the police team recovered a country-made pistol (.315 bore) along with two live cartridges from him.
A History of Criminal Activities
Investigations revealed that Ravi Kumar is not a first-time offender. He has a criminal record and was already facing charges in a previous snatching case registered at the Sector 5 police station in Panchkula. The police believe he was actively involved in multiple incidents of snatching and other street crimes in the region. The recovery of the illegal weapon suggests a potential escalation in his criminal activities, posing a serious threat to public safety.
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation
Following the arrest, the Panchkula police have registered a new case against Ravi Kumar under the relevant sections of the Arms Act. He was produced before a local court, which has remanded him to police custody for further interrogation. The police are now delving deeper into his criminal network, possible accomplices, and the source of the illegal weapon. They are also working to connect him to other unsolved snatching and robbery cases in Panchkula and neighboring areas like Chandigarh and Mohali.
This arrest sends a strong message about the vigilance of the Panchkula police. It underscores their commitment to cracking down on street crimes and curbing the illegal arms trade, which fuels such offenses. Residents have welcomed the police action, hoping it will lead to a safer environment in the city.
