Punjab: Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria’s close aide arrested; Arms, ammunitions recovered

A close accomplice of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria was arrested in Rupnagar district, police said on Saturday.

Nine pistols, 20 live rounds and a magazine were recovered from Vishal Verma by the Rupnagar police, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav in a tweet.

"In a major breakthrough, @RupnagarPolice  has arrested Vishal Verma, a close accomplice of Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and recovered 9 Pistols along with 20 live Cartridges and a magazine. They were operating a weapon & drug smuggling racket," Yadav tweeted.

An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, he said.