Dark Arms Trail: ISI supported arms racket busted in Delhi which was bringing China-Turkey pistols to India via Pakistan. 10 foreign weapons, 92 cartridges were found. The clues found after the blast created a big mystery on the entire network.
ISI-Backed International Arms Racket Busted: In the country’s capital Delhi, the police has busted an international arms smuggling racket, which surprised even the security agencies. This network was supplying expensive weapons made in China and Türkiye to India through Pakistan. Police arrested four important members of this gang and recovered 10 foreign pistols and 92 live cartridges from them. Initial investigation has revealed that this network was getting the support of ISI.
Was this ISI-supported arms syndicate preparing for a major attack?
In view of the increasing demand for illegal weapons in Delhi-NCR, UP, Haryana and many states, this gang was rapidly expanding its network. Police and security agencies have started investigating how many weapons this racket has sold in India so far and which big names could be associated with it. Because explosive material like ammonium nitrate was also found in the car blast near the Red Fort, of which Jammu and Kashmir Police has recently seized 2,900 kg. Some similarities in both the cases are forcing the security agencies to intensify the investigation.
Was ISI setting up a new “arms network” in India?
Investigative agencies suspect that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was creating a long-term illegal arms network in India. Expensive weapons made in China and Türkiye were first brought to Pakistan, and then from there reached the hands of Indian smugglers. Supply of arms to criminals of Delhi and surrounding states. Contact through social media, bank details and mobile networks. The supply of illegal pistols has repeatedly increased in the last few months. Strictness of security agencies after Delhi blast. This entire operation was being carried out very carefully, so that India’s security system could be weakened from within.
Is there any link between Delhi blasts and this arms gang?
Many experts believe that there may be some connection between the blast that took place near the Red Fort on November 10 and this international racket.
In the blast:
- 15 people died
- massive explosion in car
Suspicious activities of suicide bomber Omar Un Nabi
use of ammonium nitrate
Jammu and Kashmir Police had busted a transnational terror module just hours before the blast, in which 2,900 kg of explosive material was recovered. It was also linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed and al-Qaeda linked group Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.
How did this arms racket work?
- Purchasing arms from China/Türkiye
- Entry into Pakistan through SI network
- smugglers to India through the border
- Supply to criminals in and around Delhi
- Payment in bank transfer, crypto or cash
This entire operation was going on in a very secret manner so that no one could get suspicious.
Now the biggest question: How many more weapons have reached the country?
Police are currently trying to find out:
- How many weapons have already been sold in India?
- Which big gangs or criminals did this supply reach?
- Who were the people of India included in this network?
- Were there preparations for major attacks in the future?
The investigating agencies are thoroughly examining mobile data, chat records, bank statements and social media links.
A big conspiracy foiled, but the danger still remains
This arrest is a big success, but the investigating agencies feel that the roots of this network are still deeper. ISI, China-made weapons and Pakistan-based routes—all this combined suggests that a larger international conspiracy was underway to destabilize India.