The Delhi Police Special Cell on Tuesday arrested one arms manufacturer and supplier and recovered 30 sophisticated illegal pistols and one automatic carbine from his possession.
PS Kushwah, Deputy Commissioner of Police said, “The arrested person has been identified as Nanak alias Rahul (26) resident of Madhya Pradesh. The Delhi Police has put a reward of Rs one lakh on his arrest and even the Madhya Pradesh Police has put a reward of Rs 5,000 on his arrest.”
The officer said that the sleuths of the Special Cell received information that several gangs are indulging in supply of illegal weapons to the criminals of Delhi NCR and surrounding areas. In order to cut this supply of illegal fire arms and ammunition, a special drive has been launched by Special Cell against arms traffickers.
The police said it was further found that they are procuring these illegal weapons from one manufacturer and supplier Nanak based in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh. He was alleged to be one of the biggest manufacturers cum supplier of these illegal sophisticated fire arms.
“A tip off was received that Nanak has found some receivers in Outer Delhi and adjoining areas of Haryana. He has also decided to deliver the consignment by himself and in order to deliver the consignment he will come to Mukarba chowk. The team was deployed in disguise near the spot and Nanak was apprehended with two bags containing 30 sophisticated semi-automatic pistols and one automatic Carbine,” said Kushwah.