According to Rohtak Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Rajpurohit, the accused, identified as Krit, a resident of Janta Colony, was intercepted while allegedly carrying the weapons for delivery.
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A first-year BCom student was arrested by the Rohtak CIA unit after being allegedly found in possession of two foreign-made firearms and ammunition, police said on Friday. Investigators suspect the accused was part of a network involved in transporting illegal weapons on behalf of handlers operating from abroad.
According to Rohtak Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Rajpurohit, the accused, identified as Krit, a resident of Janta Colony, was intercepted while allegedly carrying the weapons for delivery. Police recovered two foreign-origin firearms, including one believed to be of Chinese make, along with eight live cartridges.
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Officials said the accused has been remanded to police custody for two days to facilitate further questioning. Investigators are attempting to trace both the suppliers and intended recipients of the weapons and uncover the wider network behind the operation.
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During preliminary interrogation, the accused allegedly disclosed that he had become involved in the illegal activity after suffering financial losses through online gaming. Police claimed that he came into contact with a foreign-based operator who allegedly recruited him to transport weapons from one location to another in exchange for money.
SP Rajpurohit said the suspect’s role was primarily limited to collecting and delivering arms at designated locations. According to the police officer, the accused allegedly received instructions through messages sent from foreign phone numbers and was paid substantial sums for each delivery assignment.
Investigators recovered two international contact numbers from the accused’s possession and are examining digital evidence to establish links with individuals operating outside India. Police believe the suspect would receive messages directing him where to collect a consignment and, after storing it temporarily, would receive another message indicating the final delivery location.
According to the police, the accused may have been involved in more than 20 such deliveries. Authorities are now verifying those claims and analysing communication records to identify other members of the network.
Police officials said the accused comes from a modest family background. His mother is employed in a government department, and family members were allegedly unaware of his involvement in unlawful activities. Investigators said the case highlights the growing risks associated with online financial fraud, gaming-related debt, and recruitment by criminal networks through digital platforms.
The SP further stated that police would closely monitor individuals who stand surety for accused persons involved in serious offences. He said special attention would be paid to tracing the overseas handlers allegedly responsible for arranging the movement of illegal weapons.
Highlighting the district’s crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, Rajpurohit said law enforcement agencies have recorded a rise in recoveries this year. While 66 cases under the Arms Act were registered in 2025, leading to the seizure of 76 weapons and 106 rounds of ammunition, police have so far registered 68 such cases in 2026 and recovered 125 weapons along with 514 rounds of ammunition.
The investigation is continuing, and police said further arrests and disclosures are expected as efforts intensify to dismantle the network allegedly linked to the supply and movement of illegal firearms.
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