The Gurugram police have successfully dismantled an interstate illegal arms network and arrested the prime accused from Madhya Pradesh. The accused, identified as Jagat Singh, had been manufacturing illegal weapons for the past 30 years and was an expert at creating exact replicas of foreign-made pistols.
Operation Details
The Crime Unit of Sector 31 carried out the operation based on information obtained from Yogesh, an accused previously arrested in Gurugram, and subsequently from Jasveer, a resident of Uttar Pradesh. Jagat Singh illegally manufactured weapons using a room in Madhya Pradesh and supplied them to several states across the country.
Police Statement
ACP (Crime) Naveen Sharma said that the police team successfully traced the entire network to reach the mastermind behind the illegal trade. A large quantity of illegal weapons and weapon-manufacturing tools were seized from the possession of the accused.
“Accused Jagat Singh revealed that he used to manufacture illegal pistols and country-made firearms and sell them at prices ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per weapon. We have recovered 3 illegal pistols, 1 magazine and various tools and components used in the manufacture of illegal weapons from the possession of accused Jagat Singh. Verification of his criminal record revealed that more than 13 criminal cases relating to possession and supply of illegal weapons are already registered against him in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Delhi. The accused has been sent to four-day police remand and we are questioning him,” added ACP Sharma.
Background
Jagat Singh had been operating his illegal arms manufacturing business for three decades, specializing in creating high-quality replicas of foreign-made pistols. His network extended across multiple states, supplying illegal weapons to various criminal elements. The breakthrough in the case came after the arrest of Yogesh in Gurugram, which led to further investigations and the subsequent arrest of Jasveer from Uttar Pradesh. The police then traced the supply chain back to Jagat Singh in Madhya Pradesh.
The seizure included three illegal pistols, one magazine, and a variety of tools and components used in the manufacturing process. The police are now investigating the full extent of the network and potential buyers. The accused has been remanded to police custody for four days for further interrogation.
