Archive · 17 Dec 2025
NIA Arrests Key Figure in Multi-State Arms Trafficking Ring
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a very important person named Kamalkant Verma, also known as Uncle Ji, who was part of a big group that illegally sold and moved guns and bullets across several states in India.
This group was active in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.
The NIA had already arrested four other people from this group earlier.
They found many guns, bullets, a lot of money, and some important documents during their searches.
This arrest is a big step in stopping these illegal activities.
The NIA arrested Kamalkant Verma, a key figure in a multi-state illegal arms trafficking syndicate, from Patna, Bihar.
The syndicate was involved in procuring and smuggling ammunition from Haryana to Uttar Pradesh and further to Bihar and other parts of the country.
The arrest is the 11th in the ongoing case, following searches at 23 locations in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.
During the searches, the NIA seized a large quantity of arms, ammunition, over Rs. 1 crore in cash, and several digital devices containing incriminating data.
Four other accused were arrested earlier in connection with the case, and the latest arrest marks an important step in dismantling the illegal arms supply chain in North India.
- Who
- Kamalkant Verma alias Uncle Ji, a key figure in a multi-state arms trafficking syndicate
- What
- Arrest of Kamalkant Verma by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- When
- The arrest was made on an unspecified date in December 2023, following searches conducted on December 4, 2023
- Where
- The arrest took place in Patna, Bihar, with searches conducted in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana
- Why
- To dismantle the supply chain linked with illegal arms and ammunition smuggling in North India
- Arrested Individual
- Kamalkant Verma alias Uncle Ji
- Location of Arrest
- Patna, Bihar
- Case Reference
- RC-01/2025/NIA/PAT
- Total Arrests in Case
- 11
- States Involved
- Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana
- Items Seized
- Arms, ammunition, cash, digital devices, incriminating documents
- Date of Searches
- December 4
- Number of Search Locations
- 23