Police recover weapons in Sarita Vihar, key syndicate member held
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Police initiated an investigation to identify the source of the weapons.
According to the cops, in light of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations and the festive season, security agencies increased surveillance on known firearm suppliers, particularly those based in Madhya Pradesh, who were previously found smuggling arms and ammunition into Delhi-NCR.
Deputy commissioner of police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said that STF of the southeast district received specific information regarding one Amit Kumar (29), a key member of an arms syndicate.
As per the tip-off, Kumar was expected to arrive near Kos Minar roundabout in southeast Delhi's Jasola, between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm, to deliver a consignment of illegal weapons to one of his contacts. A team led by inspector Shiv Kumar, along with sub-inspector Rajesh Sharma, laid a trap at the location and apprehended the suspect.
Upon searching Kumar, police recovered ten semi-automatic pistols, 20 live cartridges and seven extra magazines.
During interrogation, Kumar confessed that he sourced the firearms from an arms manufacturer-cum-supplier based in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. He admitted being involved in the supply of illegal arms and ammunition in Delhi-NCR region for the past two years and claimed to have already trafficked over 150 weapons during this period.
Kumar revealed that he purchased each semi-automatic pistol for Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 from his source in Madhya Pradesh and sold them for Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 to criminals operating in Delhi-NCR and other states.
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The accused further stated that he is a graduate and currently employed as a recovery agent at a private bank in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh.
Police said one of his fellow villagers initially lured him into the illegal arms trade, promising quick and easy money. At first, Kumar worked merely as a carrier, transporting weapons for others. However, over time, he established his own network and began independently procuring and supplying firearms for higher profits.
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