Illegal arms factory busted in Aligarh, large cache of weapons recovered

An illegal arms manufacturing unit operating in the Quarsi police station area has been busted by UP STF. After receving a tip-off, a joint team of UP STF and Quarsi Police conducted a raid and arrested three individuals allegedly involved in the illicit operation.

Aligarh - In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit operating in the Quarsi police station area. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of UP STF and Quarsi Police conducted a raid and arrested three individuals allegedly involved in the illicit operation, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

Details of the operation

This factory of illegal weapons was being operated in the Thana Quarsi area. On the basis of secret information, the STF team raided and arrested three people from the spot, who were engaged in manufacturing weapons on the spot.

Three accused arrested

• Arshad, son of Hasmat
• Balu, son of Hashim
• Manoj's son Kishan

There are serious allegations of illegal arms manufacturing, sale, and supply against these three. Police have recovered semi-made and finished weapons, cartridges, and weapon-making equipment from the spot.

STF got secret information

STF had received information that illegal weapons were being manufactured secretly in Aligarh, after which the Balai unit planned and raided the police station in the Quarsi area. This action was so secret that the accused could not even get a chance to escape.

Weapons were being supplied in western UP

Initial investigation has also revealed that these weapons were being delivered to criminals in western Uttar Pradesh and surrounding districts. The supply of some weapons also seems to be connected to criminal gangs, due to which STF and local police have now started an intensive investigation.

Big success in the direction of prevention of crime

This action is being considered a big success for Aligarh STF and UP Police. This action on the illegal supply of weapons is a strong step towards strengthening law and order. Police have registered a case against the accused under the Arms Act and other sections. Also, on the basis of interrogation, it is being ascertained who else is involved in this network. STF teams are engaged in searching for other locations and persons related to this case.

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