New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the 11th accused working as a linchpin of a multi-state illegal arms and ammunition trafficking syndicate.

These arms and ammunition, originating from Bihar, were spread across various parts of Northern India.

The agency arrested Kamalkant Verma alias Uncle Ji, hailing from Bihar's Patna, as the 11th accused in the case (RC-01/2025/NIA/PAT) for playing a vital role in the syndicate, involved in procuring ammunition illegally from various gun houses of Haryana and other places.

NIA investigations have revealed that the ammunition was then smuggled to Uttar Pradesh and further delivered to Bihar and other parts of the country.

Kamalkant's arrest comes days after ...