Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Three arrested in Ghazipur interstate arms-smuggling case; 19 pistols recovered
Police in Ghazipur arrested three men accused of illegally selling guns.
The arrests happened after officers received information about suspected arms smugglers.
The men were travelling on a TVS Apache motorcycle.
Police said they found 19 pistols and 13 live cartridges.
Investigators said some guns came from Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand.
Other weapons were reportedly obtained locally.
Police also said the suspects were paid online and sold the weapons in Ghazipur.
A case has been filed, and officers are looking for other people allegedly involved.
Police arrested three Ghazipur residents allegedly involved in interstate arms smuggling.
Officers recovered 19 pistols and 13 live cartridges from the suspects.
The arrests followed intelligence about arms smugglers gathered near a culvert in Kaithwalia village.
Police said firearms were sourced from Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, other states, and locally.
Authorities said online payments were made and are investigating the wider alleged network.
- Who
- Three men from Ghazipur were arrested, according to Superintendent of Police Iraj Raja.
- What
- Police allegedly uncovered an interstate arms-smuggling operation and recovered 19 pistols and 13 live cartridges.
- When
- The arrests were reported on October 1; the report describes the day as Thursday, but gives no year.
- Where
- Near a culvert in Kaithwalia village, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Police acted on intelligence that suspected arms smugglers had gathered there.
- Arrests
- Three people
- Location
- Kaithwalia village, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
- Weapons recovered
- 19 pistols
- Ammunition recovered
- 13 live cartridges
- Reported sources
- Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, other states, and local suppliers
- Payment method
- Online payments for weapons and commissions
- Legal status
- A case was registered and further proceedings are underway