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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Arms dealer Salim Pistol worked as ‘channel' between suppliers and buyers: Delhi Police
Saleem Ahmed alias Salim Pistol, an arms dealer arrested from the Indo-Nepal border, was working as a middleman between foreign firearm suppliers and buyers in Delhi and the surrounding areas, according to police investigations. Official sources said Salim was interrogated by the Delhi Police and other security agencies after being arrested by the Special Cell at the India-Nepal border last week. He has been in police custody for ten days. While staying abroad, he allegedly posed as a businessman involved in the property trade. However, he was helping suppliers of illegal firearms connect with gangsters and criminals in India, said sources. 'He acted as a conduit and often provided foreign-made pistols to gangsters. It has been stated that he was the one who supplied the Zigana pistol to the shooters who assassinated Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in Punjab,' a source said. According to the dossier on Salim prepared by the Delhi Police, he dropped out of school after Class 8 due to poverty and began working as a car driver. In 1992, he got married and has two children. In the same year, he was allegedly involved in an assault case and was booked under Section 324 of the IPC (voluntarily causing hurt on grave and sudden provocation) at the Seelampur police station. According to the dossier, this was his first recorded offence. Later, he was involved in at least nine cases related to murder, theft, robbery, and violations of the Arms Act across various police stations in northeast Delhi, up until 2018. 'To support his vices, he, along with Mukesh Gupta alias Kaka, began committing auto thefts. On April 7, 2000, the duo stole a car from Chandni Chowk using a master key and were arrested a month later. They were found driving the same vehicle with a fake number plate,' the dossier states. On August 7, 2012, he and his associates were allegedly involved in an attempted robbery of Rs 20 lakh from a house in Jafrabad. He was arrested in connection with the case in 2013 and was later released on bail. An officer said, 'Salim used to supply firearms and was a well-known arms supplier among criminals and gangsters in Delhi and neighbouring states. This is why they used to call him Salim Pistol.' Salim was last arrested in 2018 in connection with an arms supply case. 'Interrogators are now trying to ascertain his links with foreign-based arms suppliers,' the officer said. The officer added that Salim's house is located in northeast Delhi's Jafrabad area, where his wife, children, and other family members reside. However, they refused to speak to the media when approached after his arrest.
News18
6 days ago
- News18
Who Is India's Most Wanted Arms Dealer Salim Pistol And What Is His Link To Pakistan
For years, Salim Pistol supplied advanced weapons from Pakistan to India and is reportedly the mentor of a Sidhu Moosewala murder accused, with links to ISI and D Company In a major pre-Independence Day operation, Delhi Police have captured one of the country's most wanted arms dealer, Salim Pistol, and brought him from Nepal. Salim Sheikh, known as Salim Pistol, was arrested in Nepal earlier this week and handed over to Delhi Police at the Indo-Nepal border on Wednesday. He is now in custody for questioning by Delhi Police and central agencies, with preliminary reports indicating possible links to Pakistan. According to sources, Salim Pistol will be questioned regarding his connections to Pakistan ISI and D Company. He is currently held at the Special Cell office in Janakpuri. Sources indicate that Salim Pistol was in constant contact with influential figures in UP. He is considered the mastermind behind the sophisticated weapons consignments entering India from Pakistan. Recently, News18 India reported on Salim Pistol's location in Nepal. According to reports, for several years, Salim Pistol has supplied high-quality weapons from Pakistan to India and is known to be the mentor of an accused in the Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Security agencies have reportedly discovered evidence linking Salim to Pakistan ISI and D Company. Salim Pistol was previously arrested in Delhi in 2018 but managed to flee abroad. His name also surfaced in the Baba Siddiqui murder case in Mumbai. Salim Pistol has supplied advanced weapons to various gangsters in the country, including Lawrence Bishnoi and Hashim Baba. He hails from Seelampur, Delhi. Background Of Salim Pistol What Is His Criminal History? Vehicle Theft (auto-lifting): Due to bad habits and financial difficulties, Sheikh Salim entered the world of crime, starting with vehicle theft alongside his partner Mukesh Gupta alias Kaka. On April 7, 2000, they stole a Maruti van using a master key from PS Chandni Chowk, Kacha Bagh area. FIR No. 70/2000 was registered under Section 379/411/34 IPC. On May 25, 2000, police arrested Salim and Mukesh with the same vehicle, which had a changed number plate. Armed Robbery: On August 7, 2011, Sheikh Salim and his associates committed an armed robbery, looting Rs 20 lakh from Gali No. 29, House No. 724, Jafrabad, Delhi. FIR No. 243/2011 under Section 395/397 IPC was registered at PS Jafrabad. On September 18, 2013, Sheikh Salim was arrested and sent to judicial custody. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Salim Pistol, India's most wanted arms supplier arrested in Nepal, brought to Delhi
Salim Pistol, India's most wanted arms supplier who was arrested in Nepal on August 9, has been brought to India. According to sources, Salim Pistol, whose original name is Sheikh Salim, is being held at the Delhi Police Special Cell office in the the run since 2018, Salim Pistol was arrested at the India-Nepal border. He is the first person to have supplied Zigana pistols to gangsters in India. He has been a key conduit for smuggling sophisticated weapons from Pakistan for several have already begun questioning Salim Pistol and the interrogation is expected to primarily focus on his relationship with Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). It is also being investigated as to how Salim Pistol had contributed to D Company, the criminal syndicate headed by Dawood Ibrahim. Salim Pistol is rumoured to be the mentor of one of the accused in the murder of Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022. Salim Pistol's name also emerged during the investigation of last year's murder of Maharashtra politician Baba Siddique.A resident of northeast Delhi's Seelampur, Salim Pistol began his criminal career with vehicle thefts before moving on to armed robberies and large-scale arms trafficking. He has supplied weapons to several notorious gangsters, including Lawrence Bishnoi, Hashim Baba and Pistol was first arrested in Delhi in 2018 but managed to flee abroad after securing bail. Acting on fresh intelligence inputs about his presence in Nepal, Delhi Police moved swiftly to coordinate with local authorities, leading to his sources revealed that Salim Pistol's dossier details his troubled past - dropping out of school after Class 8 due to financial constraints, engaging in petty crime and eventually becoming a key player in the illegal arms trade.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Dawood Ibrahim#Pakistan
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Supreme Court calls SIR exercise in Bihar voter-friendly amid protests
2:42 Indian agencies have secured the extradition of Salim Pistol, also known as Salim Ahmed, from Nepal. He was apprehended in Nepal and brought back to India by the Delhi Police Special Cell and Central Agencies. Salim Pistol is identified as India's largest arms supplier, with connections to the Dawood Ibrahim gang. He has been involved in smuggling arms and ammunition from Pakistan into India. He is known for supplying weapons, including the Jigana Pistol made in Turkey, to various gangsters and "Bahubali leaders." Agencies consider this a significant capture, especially ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Salim Pistol will now be interrogated by Indian authorities regarding his network and activities.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
‘Salim Pistol' brought back to Delhi: India's most wanted arms supplier arrested from Nepal; linked to Pakistan's ISI, name surfaced in Moose Wala case
NEW DELHI: India's most wanted illegal arms supplier, Sheikh Salim alias 'Salim Pistol', has been brought back to Delhi after being arrested in Nepal in a joint operation by the Delhi Police Special Cell, Indian security agencies, and Nepal Police. Salim, who had been on the run since 2018, is now in the custody of the Delhi Police Special Cell. He allegedly smuggled sophisticated weapons from Pakistan into India and had close links with Pakistan's ISI and Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi His arms network supplied gangsters such as Lawrence Bishnoi and Hashim Baba, and his name surfaced during investigations into the Sidhu Moose Wala murder. Originally from Jafrabad in Delhi, Salim dropped out after Class 8 and worked as a driver before plunging into crime. His record stretches back to 2000, when he was arrested for vehicle theft. In 2011, he was accused in a Rs 20 lakh armed robbery in Jafrabad, leading to his arrest in 2013 under IPC sections 395 and 397. Despite being arrested in 2018, Salim managed to flee abroad. Recent intelligence tipped off agencies about his hideout in Nepal, prompting the coordinated cross-border operation. Police said he will be produced in court in Delhi, where cases against him for arms trafficking and organized crime are pending. (With agency inputs) Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
