The Punjab Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in collaboration with the Mohali police, arrested four operatives of Canada-based gangster Arsh Dalla and another handler based abroad, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Monday.
In a post on X, the DGP said the arrested gangsters were involved in a recent shootout at a car accessories showroom in Mohali on the directions of USA-based handlers. They have an extensive criminal history with several cases registered against them, the police added.
In a major breakthrough, Anti Gangster Task Force (#AGTF) Punjab in a joint operation with @sasnagarpolice has arrested four operatives of #Canada-based Arsh Dalla and another foreign-based handler.
Arrested persons were involved in recent shootout at a car accessories showroom… pic.twitter.com/MJdKRBaexT
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) December 16, 2024
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The module associated with Arsh Dalla was planning to execute more crimes in Punjab, said the police. The police recovered three .32 calibre pistols along with 16 live cartridges from them.
An FIR has been registered at the crime wing police station in Mohali. Further investigations are ongoing to identify more accused who are part of the module.
Recently, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court declared three associates of Dalla proclaimed offenders.
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