Saharanpur Arms Ring Busted: Father-Son Duo Arrested with 32 Lakh Cash
Saharanpur Police and STF arrest father-son duo in a major arms trafficking bust, seizing illegal weapons, ammunition, and 32 lakh cash.
In a high-stakes operation, the Saharanpur Police and the Special Task Force (STF) of Meerut have successfully dismantled a major saharanpur arms trafficking ring. The coordinated crackdown led to the arrest of two primary suspects and the recovery of a massive cache of illegal weapons and a significant amount of cash.
The Sting Operation
The operation, carried out under the direct supervision of SSP Abhinandan Singh, targeted long-wanted criminals involved in the illegal trade of firearms. Law enforcement officers intercepted the suspects near the Khara Power House, where they apprehended a man identified as Hasan and his son, Ahtesham.
During the arrest, police seized a blue Hyundai Venue. In an attempt to evade detection, the vehicle had been stripped of its license plates.
Arsenal and Contraband Recovered
Upon searching the suspects and their vehicle, authorities discovered a trolley bag containing INR 3.2 million (32 lakh) in cash. The seizure also included a dangerous array of weaponry and ammunition:
- Firearms: Four double-barrel (DBBL) 12-bore guns. These weapons bore distinct markings, including 'BSA Corp' on two guns, 'Naya Kashmir Syndicate' on one, and 'Bhati & Company' on another.
- Ammunition: A total of 111 live cartridges were recovered, consisting of 10 'Shaktiman Express' rounds and 101 'Velocity 70 MM' rounds.
- Electronics: Three mobile phones, including an iPhone, were confiscated for forensic analysis.
A Larger Network Uncovered
This arrest is not an isolated incident but part of a broader crackdown on the syndicate. Police officials revealed that three other members of the same gang had already been captured on October 1, 2026, and are currently in judicial custody.
The Team Behind the Bust
The successful operation was the result of a dedicated team effort involving several officers, including:
- Station Officer Vinod Kumar
- Inspector Satish Kumar
- Sub-Inspector Naresh Kumar
- Head Constables Amardeep, Lalit Tomar, Amit Rathi, Dharmendra, and Deepak Sharma
- Constable Pankaj Kumar
Hasan and Ahtesham have been presented before a local court as investigators work to uncover further links within the trafficking network and determine the ultimate destination of the seized weaponry.