Illegal Guns factory in Sambhal busted by the police, Superintendent of Police District Sambhal Kuldeep Singh Gunwat and Superintendent of Upper Police District Sambhal (north) Shrinand under their skilled direction Sambhal Police busted illegal guns factory on 22 March.
On 22 March at night, Police received information from an informer and Police raided a ruined house near Farman’s closed mantha plant and Caught 2 Persons who were preparing guns there.
Illegal Guns factory in Sambhal Busted: Police action and Recovery
Arrested culprits identify as
1- Dilnawaz son of Shafir, Address- Village Saif kha district Sambhal
2- Akhtar son of Hamidullah, Address- Mandi Kishandas district Sambhal
Police recovered 1 twelve boor pistol with 3 bullets of twelve boors, 1 rifle 315 boors with 5 bullets of 315 boors, 3 local guns of twelve boors, 2 locals 315 gun, and 3 half-made guns. Police also recovered materials used to make these guns.
थाना सम्भल पुलिस द्वारा अवैध शस्त्र फैक्ट्री का पर्दाफाश कर 02 अभियुक्तों की गिरफ्तारी व बरामदगी के सम्बन्ध में #ASP (उत्तरी) श्रीश्चन्द की बाइट।#UPPolice #GoodWorkUPP https://t.co/b4odaYQeJs pic.twitter.com/RY3Z3J3aAE
— SAMBHAL POLICE (@sambhalpolice) March 22, 2024
What is the punishment to a person who is involved in illegal arms dealing in India?
Under the Arms Act, breaches can lead to strict punishments depending upon the type and severity of the violation:
1-Section 25 (1AA): Punishment for acquiring prohibited arms in contravention of Section 7. The convicted individual may face imprisonment for not less than ten years but extendable to imprisonment for life and a fine.
2-Section 25 (1A): Punishment for manufacturing, selling, transferring, converting, repairing, or testing prohibited firearms without a license. The punishment includes imprisonment for not less than seven years but extendable up to fourteen years and a fine.
3-Section 25 (1B)(a): Punishment for the acquisition, possession, or carrying of prohibited ammunition in contravention of Section 7. The punishment is not less than two years but extendable up to five years and a fine.
4-Section 26: Punishment for contravention of licensing provisions related to deals in arms and ammunition. The punishment for contravention of section 3, 4, 10 or 12 ranges from imprisonment of not less than six months but extendable up to seven years and a fine. The punishment for contravention of section 5, 6, 7 or 11 ranges from imprisonment of not less than five years but extendable up to 10 years and a fine.
5-Section 27: Punishment for using arms or ammunition in contravention of Section 5 or Section 7. The punishment for contravention of section 5 ranges from imprisonment of not less than three years but extendable up to seven years and a fine. The punishment for contravention of section 7 ranges from imprisonment of not less than seven years but extendable up to life imprisonment and a fine.
6-Section 30: Punishment for contravention of licensing provisions relating to the shortening of gun barrels or conversion of imitation firearms into firearms. The punishment involves imprisonment which may extent to six months, or a fine, or both.
It is essential to note that in all these cases, the court has the discretion to impose the most suitable punishment considering the specific facts and circumstances of the case