Special Task Force, Uttarakhand, Dehradun, Date: 05.07.2026
ЁЯФ┤ Uttarakhand STF’s historic expose: Another major blow to the fake arms license syndicate
13th arrest under Operation Prahar
Two forged licenses issued using the same fake license number, two accused who purchased two weapons arrested
тЩжя╕П On the instructions of the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, the Uttarakhand STF is continuing its major crackdown against illegal weapons and fake arms license holders.
тЩжя╕П The Uttarakhand STF’s investigation into the fake arms license network has uncovered a major revelation, the severity and scope of which has made the entire case the subject of a national investigation.
тЩжя╕П The STF conducted a precise and effective raid in Kashipur, arresting another accused in the fake arms license case, along with illegal weapons, cartridges, and fake licenses.
тЩжя╕П Under Operation Prahar, 13 accused have been arrested so far, 19 illegal weapons, 358 cartridges, and a large number of fake and suspicious arms licenses have been recovered.
тЩжя╕П *Clear message from STF: Fake arms license holders should surrender their weapons and licenses themselves, otherwise the law will reach their doorstep.*
Arrested Accused
1. Palwinder Singh, son of late Dharam Singh, resident of village Kachnalgaji, Police Station Kashipur, District Udham Singh Nagar, age 46 years.
Recoveries
тАв 1 semi-automatic pistol (.30 bore)
тАв 4 live cartridges (.30 bore)
тАв 1 rifle (.315 bore)
тАв 4 live cartridges (.315 bore)
STF Team
1. Inspector Arun Kumar
2. Inspector M.P. Singh
3. Sub-Inspector Prakash Bhagat
4. Head Constable Mohit Verma
5. Constable Ravi Bora
6. Head Constable Driver Sanjay Kumar
7. Head Constable Manoj Bawadi
8. Head Constable Surendra Kanwal