A coordinated interstate operation along the national highway connecting Delhi and Rohtak has thwarted a massive ammunition trafficking ring. Acting on precise intelligence, operatives from the Rohtak Special Task Force (STF) sealed off two stationary passenger vehicles parked near Triveni Dhaba, close to the Rohad toll barrier in the Bahadurgarh area of Jhajjar district, yielding 25,000 live rounds. Five occupants travelling in the vehicles, including one woman, were arrested on the spot alongside the seizure of eight mobile phones.
Vehicle Searches Yield Split Cache of 25,000 Live Rounds
The operational lead originated from Bihar STF, which had alerted Haryana counterparts about an ongoing transfer of a significant ammunition consignment across state borders. Upon arriving at the identified spot, law enforcement officers inspected two vehicles bearing Uttar Pradesh registration plates, specifically a Tata Harrier and a Hyundai Aura. A detailed physical inspection of the Tata Harrier revealed 24,400 live cartridges marked with KF 7.65 and BMM KF designations. The Hyundai Aura was found carrying an additional 600 cartridges embossed with BMM KF markings, bringing the cumulative recovery to 25,000 bullets. None of the five occupants could produce valid documentation or statutory arms licenses to justify possession of the cache.
All Five Accused Hail from Budaun District in Uttar Pradesh
Investigators verified the identities of the captured individuals as residents of Budaun district in Uttar Pradesh. They include 49-year-old Afifuddin alias Munna Khan, 33-year-old Asim Rais, 32-year-old Sablu Khan, 27-year-old Arbaaz Ali, and 33-year-old Zeenat. Officers impounded both cars, the ammunition consignments, and eight cellular devices for forensic analysis. A formal first information report was registered at the Asaudha police station in Bahadurgarh under sections 25(1-B)(A) and 25(8) of the Arms Act to initiate further judicial proceedings.
Distribution Pipeline Linked Licensed Gun Houses in Budaun and Sirsa to Bihar
Initial interrogation established that the operation exploited registered firearms dealerships to funnel military-grade and commercial ammunition into unauthorized hands. The prime suspect, Munna Khan, manages an enterprise called Budaun Gun House within the Civil Lines police precinct in Budaun. His movements indicated a recent collection trip to Sirsa, Haryana, where he procured this massive stock directly from Vijay Goyal, owner of Mehak Gun House. Only a day prior, Bihar STF had conducted a parallel crackdown in Bhojpur district, arresting an individual named Laltu along with associates after finding approximately 20,000 rounds. Intelligence links confirmed Laltu had procured ammunition through direct channels with Munna Khan. Haryana STF is now coordinating with police commands in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to track the regulatory leaks across licensed gun shops supporting this black-market supply grid.
