Gujarat Police seize US shotgun, illegal arms from MG Hector on Rajasthan ATS tip
Synopsis
A cross-state intelligence operation led to the arrest of a Mumbai resident transporting a 'Made in USA' shotgun and other illegal arms in an MG Hector. The Rajasthan ATS tracked the vehicle via CCTV before tipping off Gujarat Police, who made the intercept near Banaskantha — a textbook example of inter-state anti-arms coordination.
Key Takeaways
Krishna Kumar Agarwal (46) , a resident of Goregaon East, Mumbai , was arrested by Banaskantha Police, Gujarat on 9 May .
Officers recovered a 'Made in USA' shotgun , a country-made firearm, and 35 cartridges from his MG Hector (registration MH-47-AU-0117 ).
The Rajasthan ATS tracked the vehicle using CCTV footage and shared intelligence with the Gujarat ATS , enabling the intercept.
The operation was supervised by IG Rajesh Singh and DIG Yogesh Yadav , and led by SP Gyanchand Yadav .
The Rajasthan ATS helpline 0141-2610949 is accepting public tips on illegal arms; informant identities will be kept confidential.
The Gujarat Police arrested a Mumbai-based man and seized an illegal arms cache, including a 'Made in USA' shotgun, a country-made firearm, and 35 cartridges, after the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) shared precise intelligence about weapons being transported in an MG Hector vehicle, officials said on Saturday, 9 May. The accused, Krishna Kumar Agarwal (46), a resident of Goregaon East, Mumbai, was intercepted by Banaskantha Police in Gujarat while allegedly travelling from Jaipur towards Palanpur.
How the Operation Unfolded
Intelligence about the illegal weapons was first received by Assistant Sub-Inspector Kulveer Singh and Head Constable Suresh Kumar of the Rajasthan ATS on Friday. The team, constituted under the supervision of ATS Inspector General Rajesh Singh and Deputy Inspector General Yogesh Yadav and led by Superintendent of Police Gyanchand Yadav, immediately began tracking the suspect vehicle — an MG Hector bearing registration number MH-47-AU-0117.
Investigators analysed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage and other data to trace the vehicle's movements before determining it was heading from Jaipur into Gujarat. The Rajasthan ATS then shared the actionable intelligence with the Gujarat ATS, enabling the intercept.
What Was Recovered
Upon intercepting the MG Hector, officers from the Banaskantha Police conducted a search and recovered a 'Made in USA' shotgun, one country-made firearm, and 35 cartridges from the vehicle. Agarwal, who was both the owner and driver of the vehicle, was arrested for allegedly possessing and transporting the illegal arms.
Senior Officials Speak
Dinesh M.N., Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Terrorism Squad, Anti-Narcotics Task Force, and Anti-Gangster Task Force), confirmed the operation and outlined the chain of command that led to the successful intercept. The operation is part of a special ongoing campaign against illegal arms being run by the Rajasthan ATS.
Public Appeal and What Comes Next
The Rajasthan ATS has urged citizens to report any information related to the transportation, sale, purchase, or possession of illegal weapons by calling the ATS helpline at 0141-2610949. Officials assured that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential and that suitable rewards will be provided for actionable leads. Further investigation into the origin and intended destination of the recovered weapons is ongoing.
Point of View
Who the intended recipient was, and whether the Mumbai-based accused has links to organised crime networks. The presence of a 'Made in USA' firearm raises questions about smuggling routes that go beyond routine country-made arms trafficking. Investigators will need to trace the supply chain, not just the carrier.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Gujarat illegal arms case?
Krishna Kumar Agarwal (46), a resident of Goregaon East, Mumbai, was arrested by Banaskantha Police in Gujarat on 9 May. He was allegedly transporting illegal arms in his MG Hector vehicle from Jaipur towards Palanpur.
What weapons were seized from the MG Hector?
Officers recovered a 'Made in USA' shotgun, one country-made firearm, and 35 cartridges from the vehicle during the search.
How did the Rajasthan ATS track the vehicle?
The Rajasthan ATS analysed CCTV footage and other data after receiving intelligence about illegal weapons being transported in the MG Hector. Once the vehicle's route was confirmed, the intelligence was shared with the Gujarat ATS, which coordinated with Banaskantha Police for the intercept.
What is the Rajasthan ATS helpline for reporting illegal arms?
The Rajasthan ATS has urged the public to call 0141-2610949 with any information about the transportation, sale, purchase, or possession of illegal weapons. Informant identities will be kept strictly confidential and rewards will be provided for useful leads.
Which senior officials supervised the operation?
The operation was constituted under the supervision of ATS Inspector General Rajesh Singh and Deputy Inspector General Yogesh Yadav, and led on the ground by Superintendent of Police Gyanchand Yadav. Additional Director General of Police Dinesh M.N. confirmed the operation publicly.
