Mohali Youth Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession Under Arms Act
In a significant development, a youth from Mohali has been apprehended by police for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The arrest marks the second time the accused has faced charges under the Arms Act, raising serious concerns about his ongoing activities.
Details of the Arrest and Recovery
The incident unfolded on the night of January 29 when a police team from Phase-1 police station was conducting routine patrol duty in the area. According to investigating officer ASI Davinder Singh, authorities received specific intelligence about a suspicious individual operating in the locality.
Acting promptly on this tip-off, the police team moved to apprehend the suspect identified as Satnam Singh, a resident of Mohali village. During a thorough search operation conducted at the location, officers successfully recovered a countrymade pistol along with three live cartridges from his possession.
Legal Proceedings and Previous Criminal History
Following the recovery of the illegal firearm and ammunition, a formal case was registered at Phase-1 police station under multiple sections of the Arms Act. The charges specifically include Sections 25, 54, and 59 of the legislation, which deal with various aspects of illegal arms possession and related offenses.
Police investigations have revealed that this is not Satnam Singh's first encounter with the law regarding firearm violations. In 2025, he was previously arrested by Sohana police in a separate Arms Act case that also involved a countrymade pistol. At the time of this latest arrest, he was out on bail from the previous case, making this fresh offense particularly concerning for law enforcement authorities.
Police Investigation and Judicial Process
After his apprehension, Satnam Singh was produced before the appropriate judicial authority where he was remanded to two days of police custody. During this remand period, investigators plan to conduct intensive interrogation to uncover several crucial aspects of the case.
The primary focus of the police investigation will include:
- Determining the exact source of the recovered countrymade pistol
- Investigating potential connections to illegal arms supply networks
- Examining any links to other criminal activities or associates
- Understanding the purpose behind possessing the illegal firearm
Police officials have expressed particular concern about the pattern emerging from Satnam Singh's repeated involvement with illegal firearms. The fact that he has been arrested for similar offenses while out on bail suggests either continued involvement in criminal activities or connections to networks that facilitate access to illegal weapons.
The case highlights ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in curbing the circulation of illegal firearms in the region. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to thoroughly investigating this matter to ensure all aspects of the illegal arms possession are uncovered and appropriate legal action is taken against all involved parties.
