Delhi Police Crack Down on Illegal Firearm Factory in Aligarh
In a big win against illegal arms trade, Delhi Police’s Sarai Rohilla station team has busted a large illegal firearm manufacturing unit in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal weapons and ensure public safety.
The police acted on important tips gathered during an investigation into a recent shooting case. After launching multiple raids, they arrested three people, including the main person behind the illegal gun factory.
The North District police revealed that the case started after an FIR was filed on the night of August 11-12. A woman complained that her brother, Shubham alias Lala, was shot by a minor. During questioning, the minor admitted he bought the pistol used in the crime from Vijay aka Bunty, who lives in Aligarh.
A special team led by SHO Vikas Rana and supervised by ACP Anil Sharma worked across Aligarh and Mathura. On August 27, they caught Bunty in Ganga Garhi, Aligarh, recovering a live cartridge and five empty shells from him. Later, another suspect, Bijender Singh aka Madhura, aged 61, was arrested from Mathura on August 30. Authorities also found a video on his phone showing the production of over 70 illegal firearms.
The biggest breakthrough happened on September 1, when police raided a makeshift weapons factory on Jattari Pishawa Road in Aligarh. Inside, they found six complete pistols, 12 unfinished guns, six live cartridges, and raw materials to produce more than 250 guns. They also seized equipment like drills, blow machines, and barrel pipes used in gun manufacturing.
The main suspect, 60-year-old Hanveer aka Hannu aka Pappu, admitted to making and selling over 1,200 illegal firearms in the last 20 years. He reportedly moved locations often to avoid arrest. The police also found a large cache of weapons and materials linked to his operations.
Authorities are now looking into the criminal past of the accused and suspect there is a bigger network involved in supplying these illegal guns across various states. Investigations are ongoing to identify buyers and other people connected to this illegal arms trade.
This recent bust shows that illegal arms trafficking remains a serious challenge in northern India. It highlights the importance of inter-state cooperation to break down these dangerous networks and keep communities safe.
