Punjab Police AGTF Nabs Notorious Gangsters in Rajpura Operation

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has apprehended five criminals involved in various felonies. During the operation, five sophisticated weapons were seized. The mastermind, Sunil Bhandari alias Nata, along with four others, was arrested following a tip-off. The accused were intercepted while attempting to flee the state.

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has detained five notorious criminals involved in multiple cases, according to a high-ranking official.

Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav identified the accused as Sunil Bhandari alias Nata, Rahul Bhandari, Varinder Singh, Karan, and Amandeep Singh, all hailing from Ferozepur.

AGTF squads recovered five sophisticated firearms, including three .30 calibre Chinese pistols and two .32 calibre pistols, along with 40 cartridges, from the suspects.

Nata, the alleged mastermind behind a murder in Ferozepur on July 31, was arrested along with accomplices Rahul and Varinder.

Additional DGP (AGTF) Pramod Ban stated that AGTF teams, led by Assistant Inspector General Sandeep Goel and Deputy Superintendent of Police Bikramjit Singh Brar, apprehended the suspects after intercepting their vehicle in Rajpura upon a tip-off as they attempted to flee the state.

Nata faces 15 charges, including murder. Rahul is implicated in four cases, including two murders, as per police reports.

Varinder, Amandeep, and Karan also face numerous charges, including murder.

(With inputs from agencies.)