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Meerut: The UP Special Task Force has arrested two accused involved in trafficking firearms from Punjab to Uttar Pradesh.

- HT Correspondent

The operation, conducted by the STF field unit in Meerut, led to the arrest of Gurvinder Jeet Singh and Sejhpal Singh, both from Punjab. Bills and gun licenses linked to illegal transactions were recovered from the two, said SP, STF Meerut, Brijesh Kumar Singh.

The investigation was intensified following the arrest of Rohan of Baghpat on November 23, 2024. On December 20, 2024, the STF arrested Anil Balyan, a prime suspect in the arms smuggling network. During his arrest, police recovered an illegal .30 bore rifle, a .30 bore carbine, a .12 bore pistol, and 15 rounds of ammunition.