Madhya Pradesh ATS Arrests Nepal Singh for Illegal Arms Trade
The Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a 33-year-old man named Nepal Singh for his alleged involvement in an interstate illegal arms trade. The arrest took place on the Agra-Mumbai Road in Indore, where officials recovered two country-made pistols, magazines, and over 200 barrels and shutter tubes from his possession.
During initial questioning, Nepal Singh revealed that he had ordered the pistols and barrels from Surat, Gujarat, intending to sell them. He is part of the Sikligar community, known for illegal arms manufacturing and smuggling. The ATS is investigating further to identify others involved in this network, including couriers and suppliers.
A case has been registered against Nepal Singh under section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act at the STF/ATS Police Station in Bhopal. The investigation is ongoing.
Earlier this year, in March, the ATS conducted a successful raid on an illegal arms factory in Khargone, arresting four individuals from the Sikligar community and seizing over 800 high-quality barrels and other materials. This operation exposed a significant interstate network.
The Madhya Pradesh Police, under ‘Operation Prahar,’ has been actively targeting illegal arms trade. Since January, they have raided and dismantled 22 illegal arms factories in districts like Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, and Burhanpur, seizing a large quantity of illegal arms and equipment. To date, 498 illegal pistols and guns, along with 98 cartridges, have been recovered, and 72 individuals have been arrested.
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Madhya Pradesh ATS -: Madhya Pradesh ATS stands for Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad. It is a special police unit in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh that deals with preventing and investigating terrorist activities and other serious crimes.
Illegal Arms Trade -: Illegal arms trade refers to the buying and selling of weapons without following the laws and regulations. It is a crime because it can lead to weapons being used for harmful activities.
Nepal Singh -: Nepal Singh is the name of the person who was arrested by the police for being involved in the illegal arms trade. He is 33 years old and was caught with weapons.
Country-made pistols -: Country-made pistols are guns that are made locally, often without proper quality checks or legal permission. They are usually cheaper and used in illegal activities.
Sikligar community -: The Sikligar community is a group of people in India traditionally known for their skills in making weapons and metalwork. Some members of this community have been involved in illegal arms manufacturing.
Operation Prahar -: Operation Prahar is a special mission by the police to find and stop illegal activities, like the making and selling of weapons. It aims to make the community safer by dismantling illegal factories.