Arms Act Offences cases

On trial2 months ago

State vs Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate members — Operation Hard Ball international crackdown

In an international crackdown named 'Operation Hard Ball', law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada and Europe arrested 24 persons connected to India-based transnational organised crime syndicates. The operation, led by the FBI, targeted criminal networks allegedly involved in murder, extortion, drug trafficking, firearms offences and organised crime activities spanning multiple countries. An SHO (Station House Officer) from Punjab is among those the FBI seeks to extradite as part of the investigation.

International involvementOrganised crimeExtortion+5

Punjab16Police investigation

Under investigation3 months ago

State vs (Name unknown) — Armed extortion case with illegal firearms discovery

Police investigating an armed extortion complaint uncovered a private arsenal in Guwahati. A 39-year-old man was arrested with a cache of arms and ammunition, including a pistol, rifles, and over 360 rounds of ammunition, during the extortion investigation.

ExtortionArms Act Offences

Assam2Police investigation

Under investigation2 weeks ago

Chandigarh Police investigation into illegal arms network

Chandigarh Police have busted an illegal arms network linked to the Lucky Patial-Bambhia gang. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with two separate cases, with authorities recovering pistols, a revolver, and cartridges while tracing supply routes to Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

Arms Act OffencesOrganised crime

Chandigarh2Police investigation

Under investigation2 months ago

Panchkula Police vs Suleiman (Bambiha gang operative)

Panchkula police arrested a weapon supplier named Suleiman for allegedly arming a history-sheeter associated with the Bambiha gang ahead of municipal corporation elections.

Arms Act OffencesOrganised crime

Haryana3Police investigation

Under investigationlast month

Punjab Police cross-border arms smuggling investigation

Law enforcement agencies in Punjab have conducted multiple operations to dismantle cross-border arms smuggling networks. These operations have resulted in the arrest of several individuals and the seizure of sophisticated weapons allegedly pushed across the border by smugglers.

Arms Act OffencesSmuggling

Punjab4Police investigation

Judgment delivered19 years ago

Sanjay Dutt vs State Through C.B.I.

Sanjay Dutt was accused of illegal possession of weapons, including AK-56 rifles, hand grenades, and cartridges, in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. He was tried under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and subsequently sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment.

Arms Act OffencesTADA

Maharashtra2Court matter