Who Are the Two Operatives of the Bambiha Gang Arrested by Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force?

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Key Takeaways
- Two operatives of the Bambiha gang arrested.
- Six firearms recovered, including various pistols.
- Initial investigations suggest foreign connections.
- Ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks.
- Proactive policing is crucial for public safety.
Chandigarh, Oct 12 (NationPress) The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police has successfully apprehended two members of the Davinder Bambiha gang and seized six pistols from their possession, as reported by Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Sunday.
The individuals arrested have been identified as Sandeep Singh, hailing from Hanumangarh in Rajasthan, and Sekher, from Kaithal in Haryana.
The cache of recovered firearms includes one PX5 pistol, one .30 bore pistol, and four .32 bore pistols, along with 19 cartridges.
In addition, police have confiscated their Maruti Swift vehicle, which was utilized for the transportation of these weapon consignments.
DGP Yadav indicated that initial investigations suggest that the suspects were operating under the guidance of handlers based abroad and were plotting to supply these firearms to members of the Bambiha gang for orchestrating high-profile crimes in the region.
Ongoing investigations aim to uncover connections related to this case and dismantle the entire supply network, he added.
Detailing the operation, AGTF Additional DGP, Promod Ban, mentioned that police teams had received specific human and technical intelligence regarding the Bambiha gang's conspiracy to execute criminal activities within the state.
In a prompt response, AGTF teams, under the leadership of Assistant Inspector General Sandeep Goel, collaborated with Barnala police to apprehend the suspects along the Barnala-Bathinda main road near Dhaula village.
The operation was led by Inspector Vikram from the AGTF alongside Inspector Baljit Singh from the Barnala Crime Investigation Agency.
Goel revealed that both suspects have prior criminal records, including a case registered against them under the Arms Act.
Senior Superintendent of Police (Barnala), Mohammad Sarfaraz Alam, stated that a case has been filed under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 25 of the Arms Act in Barnala.
Further inquiries are underway, with the possibility of more arrests and additional recoveries in the near future, he concluded.