Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Two in ISI-Linked Arms Trafficking Module
The Delhi Police have arrested two more people who they say are part of a big illegal weapons smuggling group.
This group is believed to be connected to Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI.
The police found special guns and bullets that were brought into India from Pakistan.
The group is accused of giving these weapons to bad people who cause trouble in India.
The police say the group was also making money to support terrorist activities.
The two people arrested played important roles in getting and distributing the weapons.
The police have now arrested 18 people in total and found many weapons and bullets.
Delhi Police arrested two key operatives of an alleged transnational arms trafficking and terror module linked to Pakistan's ISI.
Total arrests in the case have risen to 18, with 32 sophisticated weapons and 363 live cartridges recovered.
The syndicate allegedly procured weapons from Pakistan, concealing components in welding machines and gearboxes sent to Kathmandu before smuggling them into India.
The arrested operatives played roles in receiving, assembling, and distributing weapons to criminal networks and terrorist organizations.
Proceeds from the illegal arms trafficking were allegedly intended to fund terrorist activities in India.
- Who
- Delhi Police Crime Branch, two key operatives of an alleged transnational arms trafficking and terror module
- What
- Arrest of two operatives and seizure of sophisticated weapons and live cartridges
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To dismantle an alleged transnational arms trafficking and terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI
Government and Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused and Alleged Criminal Network
Nature of the Operation
Government and Law Enforcement Perspective
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested two key operatives of an alleged transnational arms trafficking and terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI, recovering sophisticated weapons and live cartridges.
Accused and Alleged Criminal Network
The accused deny the allegations, claiming they were unaware of the illegal nature of the activities they were involved in.
Motivation and Funding
Government and Law Enforcement Perspective
The syndicate is accused of procuring and supplying sophisticated firearms to terrorist organizations and criminal gangs, with the proceeds funding terrorist activities in India.
Accused and Alleged Criminal Network
The accused argue that their involvement was purely financial and they had no knowledge of the weapons being used for terrorist activities.
- Total Arrests
- 18
- Total Weapons Recovered
- 32 sophisticated foreign-made weapons
- Total Cartridges Recovered
- 363 live cartridges
- Weapons Recovered in Latest Operation
- 1 sub-machine gun, 3 semi-automatic pistols, 82 live cartridges
- Alleged Backing
- Pakistan's ISI
- Legal Provisions Invoked
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)