Jalandhar, April 28 -- One alleged operative of the Vicky Gounder gang has been arrested with weapons from Jalandhar, a top police officer said on Sunday.

The police also recovered three weapons from him.

In a post on X, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said, "In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police intensifies ongoing crackdown on organized crime. One operative of Vicky Gounder Group held with 3 Weapons."

"The Gang is involved in multiple heinous crimes such as arms and drugs trafficking, attempt to murder, extortion, and others. An FIR was registered and an investigation is underway to establish backward and forward linkages," the DGP added.

"Punjab police is fully committed to eradicating organ...