NEW DELHI: A man identified as Amit Singh was arrested by Amritsar Police on Tuesday, with 5 Glock pistols, 4 magazines, and a motorcycle recovered from his possession.According to Punjab DGP, the accused had been working in connivance with his associate Gurpreet Singh alias Ginny and was in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers who were pushing weapon consignments into the state.Police said the weapons were intended to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab.
The arrest and recovery have exposed the network and helped avert a major crime in the region, with more arrests and seizures likely in the coming days, police said.Further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain and nab other members of the network.(With inputs from agencies)
