NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested another member of a transnational arms racketeering and terror module, identified as Harshpal Singh alias Rubal, and recovered a sophisticated weapon from his possession.
The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into a well-organised international arms trafficking network with alleged links to terror activities. According to officials, Harshpal Singh was an active member of an organised crime syndicate and is facing charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Arms Act.
Earlier, on February 11, the Delhi High Court had granted bail to an accused booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), citing a violation of his fundamental constitutional rights related to delays in his production before a magistrate.
The latest development follows a series of crackdowns by the Crime Branch.
On April 7, Delhi Police arrested two alleged arms suppliers, Imran (37) and Kamran (27), who were linked to the same transnational network. They were apprehended at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 2 after Look Out Circulars were issued against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Police recovered two weapons and 11 live cartridges from their possession.