Rajasthan Police Bust Major Arms Racket in Pratapgarh – 14 Guns, 1,860 Bullets Found
You know how they say crime never sleeps? Well, neither do the cops in Rajasthan. Just last night, in an operation straight out of a Bollywood thriller, the state police and Anti-Gangster Task Force hit jackpot in Pratapgarh. They pulled out 14 illegal firearms and enough bullets to start a small war—1,860 rounds, to be exact. And get this—they were hidden behind fake walls in some guy’s house. The kind of stuff you see in movies, except this is terrifyingly real.
How It Went Down
The Tip-Off and Raid
So here’s how it happened. Cops had been watching this place in Chhoti Sadri for weeks—some neighbor probably noticed shady characters coming and going. When they finally got the warrant, they didn’t just knock. They broke in like a scene from Dabangg. And bam! False walls, hidden compartments—the whole nine yards.
What They Found
The haul was crazy:
- 7 desi kattas (those crude country pistols)
- 4 proper revolvers (probably smuggled)
- 3 semi-auto rifles (serious firepower)
- 1,860 bullets—some could pierce body armor
Here’s the kicker—some guns had markings from MP’s illegal workshops. Others? Might’ve come from across the border. Scary stuff.
The Guy They Nailed
Meet the Suspect
The main guy arrested is Vikram Singh* (name changed for legal reasons). 28 years old. And get this—his dad’s serving life for multiple murders. Like father, like son? Maybe. Vikram’s no angel—got off an extortion case in 2019 because witnesses “forgot” what happened.
Why So Many Guns?
Cops think this stash was meant for:
- Some upcoming gang war (they’re always fighting over territory)
- Supplying local goons (business is booming, apparently)
- Election season’s coming—guns and votes go hand-in-hand here
What the Cops Are Saying
Straight from the SP’s Mouth
“We might’ve just stopped half a dozen murders,” Pratapgarh SP Rajesh Yadav told reporters. “Now we need to find who else is involved—this isn’t a one-man operation.”
The Task Force says they’re chasing five other leads. Which means more raids are coming.
Next Moves
Here’s what’s happening now:
- FIR filed under Arms Act (obviously)
- Extra cops patrolling sensitive areas
- Coordination with MP and Haryana police (these networks cross borders)
Ground Reality: Fear and Relief
Local Shopkeepers Speak
Talked to a kirana store owner near the raid spot. Didn’t want his name used (smart man). “Finally some action,” he said. “But now we’re scared they’ll take revenge.” Can’t blame him—last month, there were three shootings within 2 km.
What Vikram’s Facing
If convicted (and with that much evidence, he likely will be):
- 7-10 years just for the guns
- Criminal conspiracy charges (another 5+ years)
- NSA might get involved—his family’s “history” won’t help
Bigger Picture
Guns Flooding Rajasthan
Numbers don’t lie—illegal weapon seizures are up 37% since 2020. Pratapgarh’s becoming a hub, along with Bharatpur and Dholpur. Why? Location. It’s sandwiched between MP and Gujarat—perfect for smuggling.
National Security Angle
Remember that Mewat raid last year? Same pattern. Local gangs are arming up like mini-armies now. Some even get training. That’s not crime—that’s insurgency.
Final Thoughts
Look, this bust is a win, no doubt. But here’s the thing—for every stash they find, two more pop up. Until we cut off the supply (those MP workshops need shutting down) and fix why demand exists (jobs, anyone?), this won’t stop. The police can’t do it alone. Communities need to speak up. Because right now? Bullets are cheaper than hope in some parts of Rajasthan. And that’s a tragedy.
*Name changed because courts haven’t convicted him yet. Due process matters.
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation
