STF Cracks Down on Arms Supply Network, Three Accused Arrested (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: In a major crackdown on the illegal trade and smuggling of firearms in the national capital, the Special Task Force (STF) of Rohini District Police has arrested three accused in a case linked to an illegal arms supply network. Rohini District DCP Shashank Jaiswal said the operation led to the recovery of four pistols, including one country-made pistol, one .32-bore revolver, 52 live cartridges and a knife. A Ford Endeavour and a Mahindra Scorpio-N were also seized. The police action is being seen as a significant breakthrough against a network involved in supplying illegal firearms.
According to the police, the investigation began with FIR No. 325/2026, registered at KNK Marg Police Station on September 17, 2026. In that case, Rahul Grewal alias Pinku and Akash were apprehended with a Ford Endeavour, two pistols and seven live cartridges.
During the investigation, the accused were allegedly found to have links with the Vicky Haddal gang. During questioning, they reportedly named a man identified as Parvesh as the alleged arms supplier. Based on the information provided by the accused and intelligence gathered during the investigation, the police intensified efforts to trace other individuals involved in the weapons supply network.
During the investigation, the Rohini District STF received information that Parvesh alias Prince would visit Budh Vihar to deliver a consignment of weapons. The police team increased surveillance in the area and subsequently apprehended him along with a Mahindra Scorpio-N.
According to the police, two pistols, one .32-bore revolver, one country-made pistol, 45 live cartridges and a knife were recovered from his possession. The recovered firearms bore markings and stamps associated with Indian ordnance factories. The police said the weapons appeared to belong to the original or imported category, and their serial numbers had been erased.
In connection with this recovery, FIR No. 337/2026 was registered at Budh Vihar Police Station under Sections 25/8 of the Arms Act.
The arrested accused, Parvesh alias Prince, is a 25-year-old resident of Rithala who has previously been involved in three criminal cases. Rahul Grewal alias Pinku, a resident of Haiderpur, and Akash, a resident of Swaroop Nagar, are both reportedly 26 years old.
The police are now investigating the accused's contacts, the sources from which the weapons were procured and the possible routes used to transport and supply them.
The operation was conducted by a team led by Inspector Amit Dahiya under the supervision of ACP Aman Vihar Ajay Vedwal. The Rohini STF team included Sub-Inspector Ashok, Assistant Sub-Inspector Hari Ram, Gurvinder, Head Constable Azad, and Constables Sumit and Jagmohan.
According to Rohini District Police, special teams are continuously working to curb the sale and transportation of illegal firearms. Rohini District DCP Shashank Jaiswal said that further investigation is underway. The police are working to establish where the recovered weapons originated and identify the individuals to whom they were intended to be supplied.
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