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Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force has made a significant arrest in their crackdown on organized crime. They apprehended Baljinder Singh, an associate of notorious gangster Goldy Brar, recovering five pistols and ten cartridges. The operation was based on specific intelligence about the gang planning sensational crimes in the state. Police are now investigating the entire weapons supply nexus with both forward and backward linkages.

Key Points: Punjab Police Arrest Goldy Brar Associate with Pistols Cartridges

  • AGTF arrests Baljinder Singh alias Rainch in Malout operation
  • Seized five .32 caliber pistols and ten live cartridges
  • Weapons procured on directions of Goldy Brar
  • Accused has prior criminal history under NDPS Act
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Punjab: Police apprehend Gangster Goldy Brar's associate with five pistols, ten live cartridges

Punjab Police AGTF arrests Baljinder Singh, associate of gangster Goldy Brar, seizing five pistols and ten live cartridges in a major crackdown on organized crime.

"Actively involved in facilitating the supply of illegal firearms to the Goldy Brar gang - DGP Gaurav Yadav"

Chandigarh, September 7

In a significant advancement in the fight against organised crime, in alignment with the initiative to establish Punjab as a secure and safe state, as directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police has apprehended an associate of the foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar.

During this operation, law enforcement officials recovered five .32 caliber pistols and ten live cartridges from the individual's possession, as reported by the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, on Sunday.

According to the release, the arrested accused has been identified as Baljinder Singh alias Rainch, a resident of Mahi Nangal in Bathinda. The accused also has a criminal history with a case under the NDPS Act registered against him.

DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the arrested person was actively involved in facilitating the supply of illegal firearms to the Goldy Brar gang to disturb peace and harmony in the border state. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the weapons were procured on the directions of Goldy Brar, through his key associate Malkit Singh alias Kitta Bhani, who is currently lodged in Kapurthala Jail, he said.

The DGP stated that a further investigation is underway to establish both forward and backwards linkages in this case, to uncover the entire nexus.

Sharing operation details, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) AGTF Punjab Promod Ban said that police teams led by DSP AGTF Bathinda Range Jaspal Singh had received specific human and technical inputs about the Goldy Brar gang hatching a conspiracy to commit a sensational crime in the state.

Acting swiftly, teams from AGTF Punjab have successfully apprehended the suspect Baljinder Rainch from the Under flyover bridge, New Bypass at Malout-Muktsar road in Malout, Sri Muktsar Sahib, he said.

In this regard, today a case has been registered under sections 25 and 25(7)(8) of the Arms Act at Police Station Sadar Malout.

- ANI

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Priya S
Five pistols and ten cartridges? This is really scary. How are these weapons entering our state? The police should focus more on stopping the supply chain completely.
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Aman W
Operation from jail? This shows how deep the network runs. Police need to investigate the jail authorities too. How are criminals operating from inside prisons? 🤔
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Neha E
As a resident of Bathinda, this news is both concerning and reassuring. Concerning because these activities are happening so close to home, but reassuring that police are taking action.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the police action, I hope they follow proper procedures and ensure the accused gets a fair trial. Sometimes in the enthusiasm to show results, due process gets compromised.
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Vikram M
Foreign-based gangsters causing trouble in Punjab is nothing new. Need stronger international cooperation to bring these criminals to justice. Good start but long way to go!

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