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Introduction
In a daring and dramatic operation, the Special Cell of the Delhi Police waded through the treacherous, flooded riverbed of the Yamuna in Mathura to bust a large-scale illegal arms factory. The police team navigated fields submerged in up to eight feet of water to reach the clandestine facility, seizing a massive cache of country-made pistols and manufacturing equipment. The raid has exposed a sophisticated syndicate supplying illegal weapons to criminals in the Delhi-NCR region.
Key Takeaways: The Dramatic Mathura Raid
- What: Delhi Police Special Cell busted an illegal arms factory in Mathura.
- The Challenge: Police had to traverse nearly 3 kilometers of waterlogged fields, with water levels reaching up to 8 feet deep.
- The Seizure: A huge cache was recovered, including 14 pistols and raw material for over 350 more.
- Arrests: Two key members of the syndicate, Shiv Charan and Hanvir, have been arrested in separate but connected raids.
A Raid Through Treacherous Waters
The operation was anything but simple. Based on intelligence, the Delhi Police team knew the factory was hidden in a remote area near the Yamuna. However, the recent floods meant the entire riverbed was a waterlogged swamp.
Undeterred, the team embarked on a perilous journey, wading through nearly three kilometers of submerged fields. According to police statements, the water was between three to eight feet deep, and it took the team almost two hours to reach the target location. The raid was further complicated by poor lighting and a complete loss of mobile communication, forcing the officers to rely on their training and coordination.
Massive Cache of Weapons Recovered
The effort paid off. Upon reaching the hidden factory, the police arrested a 60-year-old man named Shiv Charan, a resident of Mathura. Inside the makeshift facility, they discovered a large-scale arms manufacturing operation.
The seizure included:
- 14 ready-to-use country-made pistols (both single and double barrel)
- One musket gun
- 50 barrels and 28 barrel pipes
- Raw material sufficient to manufacture over 350 additional pistols
- Manufacturing machinery, including drill machines, cutters, and grinders.
This recovery highlights the significant scale of the illegal arms factory in Mathura, which was capable of producing hundreds of weapons for criminal networks.
Cracking Down on the Syndicate
This raid is part of a wider crackdown on illegal arms suppliers. Shiv Charan’s partner, Hanvir, had been arrested just a few days prior in a similar raid in Aligarh. The arrest of these two key figures is a major blow to the arms syndicate. During the return journey, Shiv Charan attempted to escape by taking advantage of the waterlogged terrain but was quickly overpowered by the alert police team.
Conclusion
The successful operation by the Delhi Police, conducted under extremely challenging conditions in Mathura’s flooded Yamuna belt, has dismantled a significant illegal arms manufacturing unit. It underscores the constant threat posed by such syndicates and the dedication of law enforcement agencies to combat them. The investigation is now focused on tracing the remaining members of the network and uncovering the full extent of their supply chain into the nation’s capital.
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Sources:
- The New Indian Express: For the initial report on the police raid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where was the illegal arms factory located?
The factory was located in a remote, flooded area in the Yamuna riverbed region of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
Who conducted the raid?
The raid was conducted by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.
