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Arms smuggling activity in Uttar Pradesh
Overview
Law enforcement operations against illegal arms smuggling in Uttar Pradesh have resulted in both violent encounters and targeted arrests. In Varanasi, a police constable was seriously injured during a shootout with suspects following a raid on illegal firearm sales. While one suspect was apprehended during the exchange, two others fled the scene. The incident led to political criticism regarding the state of law and order in the region.
In Gorakhpur, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested a member of an interstate smuggling gang. Authorities recovered pistols and ammunition from the suspect, who was identified as Devendra Saxena. Investigations indicated the gang operated across Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, purchasing weapons from local artisans to resell them for profit within the Purvanchal region. This arrest follows a series of previous operations against the same criminal network.
Entities
Devendra Saxena · Madhya Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force · Ajay Rai · Gorakhpur
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesUttar Pradesh STF arrests interstate arms smuggling gang member
The Uttar Pradesh STF arrested an interstate arms smuggler in Gorakhpur, seizing two pistols and ammunition. The gang operated across Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and several districts in Uttar Pradesh.
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesVaranasi: Police constable injured in shootout with arms smugglers
A police constable was injured after being shot by arms smugglers during a raid in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. One suspect was apprehended, while two others remain at large.
Sources
aajtak.com · bhaskarhindi.com · bhaskarlive.in · jantakiawaz.org · news18.com · punjabkesari.com · sanmarg.in · tezzbuzz.com