Illegal arms factory, syndicate supplying weapons to gangsters in Delhi-NCR, UP, Haryana busted; 5 arrested

“During sustained questioning, he told the police about an illegal firearms manufacturing syndicate and revealed the involvement of Ashraf Ali, a resident of Kaili village in Meerut, who was actively engaged in manufacturing illegal firearms. He further revealed that Ashraf, along with his associates, was running an illegal firearms factory and supplying weapons to dreaded criminals and gangsters operating in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. At his instance, raids were conducted at Kaili, where an illegal firearms manufacturing unit was busted. Accused persons namely Ashraf Ali, Upender and Satish were arrested from the spot. The manufacturing unit was found to be fully operational and equipped for large-scale production of illegal firearms,” said DCP South West Amit Goel.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Imteyaz (28) from Delhi’s Dwarka, who allegedly played a role in procuring and supplying the weapons to criminal networks. According to the police, the syndicate manufactured firearms on demand, using heavy machinery and raw materials. The accused are alleged to have resumed illegal activities after being released on bail in previous cases, supplying weapons for monetary gain.

Police said the arrested men have a long criminal history, with several cases of murder, attempt to murder, robbery, snatching and violations of the Arms Act registered against them.

Apart from firearms and cartridges, police recovered iron barrels, shaping machines, grinders, welding rods, springs, chisels, sanding tools and other equipment used in weapon manufacturing. Further investigation is underway to identify the syndicate’s clients and trace the supply chain.