New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) The Delhi Police has busted an alleged illegal firearms supply network linked to a firing-cum-robbery attempt at a government liquor shop in Paharganj and arrested one man, an official
said on Saturday.
He said the breakthrough occurred during the investigation into a May 24 incident where armed assailants opened fire and stabbed salesmen after facing resistance during an attempted robbery at the government liquor shop in central Delhi.
An FIR was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act.
Police arrested the main accused Harsh and Monty from Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh within hours of the incident and recovered a pistol, a knife and the motorcycle used in the crime.
During an investigation, police analysed the accused's disclosure statements and developed leads through technical surveillance and local intelligence.
Officials said a team traced the source of the firearm used in the attack and established that two men, Sahil alias Ganja (20), a resident of Paharganj, and Amit (25), a resident of New Usmanpur, arranged the weapon for the accused.
Investigators identified Vipin (33), a resident of Welcome in northeast Delhi, as the alleged supplier of the firearm. Police arrested Vipin and recovered two illegal pistols, five magazines and two live cartridges from him.
Investigators said Sahil allegedly arranged the weapon used by accused Monty, while Amit facilitated the firearm's procurement for Sahil.
Further investigation revealed that Vipin was the source of the weapon and was allegedly involved in the illegal supply of firearms.
Police said they unearthed the supply chain through which the weapon used in the Paharganj firing-cum-robbery case was procured.
Police said investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and trace additional illegal arms transactions. PTI SSJ ASD ASD
