Chandigarh Police Arrest Main Gun Supplier for Notorious Gangs
Chandigarh: Lucky Patial, Bambiha gangs’ main gun supplier caught after encounter
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Chandigarh police apprehended Mukesh Gohana, a key supplier of illegal firearms to the Lucky Patial and Bambiha gangs, following an encounter in Sector 25. Gohana, previously wanted for Arms Act violations, was injured during the arrest after firing at police. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on inter-state weapons suppliers.
- 01Mukesh Gohana, a major gun supplier for local gangs, was arrested in Chandigarh.
- 02He was shot in the leg after opening fire on police during the encounter.
- 03The police had previously arrested eight members of Gohana's gang, recovering numerous firearms.
- 04The operation is part of a larger effort to dismantle inter-state weapons supply networks.
- 05Gohana's gang utilized social media for communication and coordination.
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In a significant operation, Chandigarh police arrested Mukesh Gohana, known as Gullu, who is allegedly the main supplier of illegal firearms to the Lucky Patial and Bambiha gangs. The arrest occurred near the Rally Ground in Sector 25 after Gohana opened fire on police, injuring himself in the leg during the encounter. Gohana has a history of criminal activity, including two cases under the Arms Act, and was previously declared a proclaimed offender. The police had arrested eight members of his gang just prior, seizing 14 pistols and 15 live cartridges. Superintendent of Police Geetanjali Khandelwal stated that this arrest is part of a broader initiative to dismantle the network of inter-state weapons suppliers arming various gangs in Chandigarh. The gang reportedly communicated through apps like Instagram and WhatsApp to coordinate their activities. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat organized crime in the region.
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The arrest of Gohana may disrupt the supply of illegal firearms to gangs in Chandigarh, potentially reducing gun-related crime in the area.
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