Punjab Police Foil Planned Bathinda Robbery

Two men, Jacky Kumar and Vikas Arora, were arrested by Punjab Police with illegal weapons, thwarting a planned robbery in Bathinda. The Anti-Gangster Task Force intercepted the suspects following intelligence, recovering two pistols and cartridges. Further investigations are underway to uncover deeper criminal linkages.

In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab Police, in collaboration with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), foiled a robbery plan in Bathinda. On Saturday, officials revealed that two suspects, Jacky Kumar alias Jacky and Vikas Arora, were arrested during the joint operation.

The operation, guided by Punjab's Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, led to the recovery of two illegal .32 bore country-made pistols and live cartridges from the suspects, who allegedly intended to rob a local businessman. Preliminary findings suggest the weapons were procured from Delhi and linked to Arora's wider criminal background.

AGTF Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gurmit Chauhan, explained the operation unfolded after receiving a tip-off about the suspects' activities near Mittal Mall. A quick response enabled Bathinda Police, in conjunction with AGTF, to apprehend the duo as they approached from GT Road, despite their attempted escape. Subsequent legal proceedings are being handled by Kotwali Police Station under Arms Act sections.