The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) arrested two alleged members of a criminal network and recovered two country-made .32 bore pistols along with five live cartridges from their possession on the ring road in Bathinda.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were linked to a criminal network operated by a jailed gangster active in the Ferozepur region.
Both suspects have a criminal history and are allegedly involved in several cases, including attempt to murder and offences under the Arms Act, the DGP said in a post on X.
The arrested accused were identified as Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Aklia Kalan village in Bathinda district, and Abhiman Singh of Khunde Halal village in Muktsar district.
A case has been registered at the Civil Lines police station in Bathinda.
Police said efforts were underway to establish the backward and forward linkages of the criminal network and identify other associates connected to the operation.
