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Mohali: SSOC arrests two in illegal arms supply case, recovers three pistols
SSOC Mohali arrested Parveen Kumar and Harish Kumar in an illegal arms supply case, recovering a .32 pistol and five live cartridges, and two 9mm Glock pistols. The investigation links Rajesh Kumar in Italy to the supply chain, with court remand for the arrested men and ongoing inquiries.
Why It Matters
The case exposes an illegal arms supply network with cross-border links and potential security risks in the Mohali-Chandigarh region; authorities are tracing associates and expanding the probe.
Timeline
8 Events
Investigation ongoing; links of arms network sought
May 11, 2026
Police said further investigation is underway to trace links of the arms supply network and identify other involved associates.
Arrested suspects produced before Mohali court; remanded
May 11, 2026
Both Parveen Kumar and Harish Kumar were produced before a Mohali court and remanded to three days of police custody.
Rajesh Kumar's criminal record noted
May 11, 2026
Police stated that Rajesh Kumar has nine criminal cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, Arms Act and NDPS Act offences.
Rajesh Kumar named as accused; weapons consignment link alleged
May 9, 2026
Harish Kumar disclosed that the weapons consignment had allegedly been sent by Rajesh Kumar, a Hoshiarpur native currently residing in Italy; Rajesh Kumar has been nominated as an accused in the case.
Harish Kumar arrested; two 9mm Glock pistols recovered
May 9, 2026
On Parveen Kumar's disclosure, Harish Kumar, an international Kabaddi player who has represented Team Italy, was arrested in Hoshiarpur. Police recovered two 9mm Glock pistols.
Arrest of Parveen Kumar; weapons recovered
May 9, 2026
During search of his rented accommodation in Banur, police recovered a .32 bore pistol, one magazine and five live cartridges. Parveen Kumar had been declared a proclaimed offender in a 2018 robbery case in Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur district.
Information leads to arrest in illegal arms supply case
May 9, 2026
SSOC Mohali received information about Parveen Kumar's alleged involvement in illegal weapon trade and planning criminal activity in the Mohali-Chandigarh area; an FIR under Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered, and a police team raided Banur, arresting Parveen Kumar.
Parveen Kumar proclaimed offender in 2018 robbery case
2018
Parveen Kumar had earlier been declared a proclaimed offender in a 2018 robbery case registered at Garhshankar police station, Hoshiarpur district.