Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Aug 12: Six people have been detained for their suspected involvement in the smuggling of weapons and ammunition into Delhi ahead of Independence Day.
They had a huge quantity of ammunition, including 2,000 live rounds.Two bags of ammunition and the accused were taken into custody from Anand Vihar in the nation’s capital.
Delhi Police have busted a syndicate involved in the smuggling of ammunition, recovered a huge quantity of ammunition including around 2000 live cartridges; 6 persons arrested. pic.twitter.com/rpaiG4upSl
— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2022
According to authorities, a case has been reported, and an investigation is ongoing.
As India prepares for the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, security has been heightened around the national capital. Police have increased patrols and vehicle inspections.
According to the police, tight security measures have been put in place at all key locations in Delhi, including marketplaces, airports, train stations, and metro stations. According to officials, hotels, parking lots, and restaurants are being scrutinised, and a verification drive is being conducted on tenants and servants.
“On the occasion of Independence Day, more than 10,000 police personnel will be deployed in different roles across the Red Fort and the routes leading to the venue. We have made flawless and foolproof security arrangements for the day,” Special commissioner of police (law and order) Dependra Pathak was quoted by news agency PTI.
