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Bathinda Robbery Plot Foiled, Two Held With Illegal Weapons
21 Mar
Summary
- Two individuals arrested in Bathinda for planning a robbery.
- Illegal firearms and live ammunition were recovered from the accused.
- Weapons were reportedly procured from Delhi, with further links under investigation.
In a significant operation, the Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), collaborating with Bathinda police, apprehended two suspects, Jacky Kumar and Vikas Arora, both residents of Bathinda. The arrests were made on Saturday after reliable intelligence indicated the duo was planning a robbery targeting a local businessman. Authorities recovered two illegal country-made .32 bore pistols, along with magazines and four live cartridges. Vikas Arora is noted to have a previous criminal history, including an involvement in a domestic violence case.
