Jalandhar, November 11: The Commissionerate Police Jalandhar have arrested two men for allegedly violating an order prohibiting the carrying of licensed firearms in public places. Police have also recovered a licensed .45-bore pistol in connection with the case.
According to an official police press note, the action was taken under the directions of Police Commissioner Satinder Singh, IPS, with supervision from ADCP City-2 Madhvi Sharma, PPS, and ACP Model Town Manmohan Singh, PPS. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Inspector Ravinder Kumar, SHO of Police Station Division No. 7.
Police stated that Commissioner of Police Jalandhar had issued Order No. 9154-9219 CP/Arms/Jalandhar on November 6, 2026, prohibiting people from carrying licensed firearms at public places.
Acting on specific information, a police team reportedly found Shiva Thapar, a resident of Thapran Mohalla, Jalandhar, sitting at True Blend Cafe, located at SCO 116-117, Urban Estate Phase 2, allegedly carrying his licensed firearm.
Following the alleged violation, FIR No. 301 dated November 11, 2026, was registered at Police Station Division No. 7 under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
During the investigation, police arrested Shiva Thapar along with Lovepreet Singh alias Love, identified in the press note as the owner of True Blend Cafe and a resident of Nijampur, Majitha Road, Amritsar. The police also identified Shiva Thapar as the owner of Black Ball Billiards Cafe.
According to the police, one licensed .45-bore pistol was recovered from Shiva Thapar. Both individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.
The Commissionerate Police have appealed to residents to strictly follow the orders issued by the police administration and avoid carrying licensed firearms in public places. Police have warned that legal action will be taken against anyone found violating these directions.
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