Dehradun, June 26 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 25 Jun: The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has intensified its campaign against fake arms licences and illegal weapons as part of the State Government's drive towards the vision for 'Crime-Free Uttarakhand'. Continuing its action on a war footing, the STF has arrested 25 accused persons during the first six months of 2026 and has recovered 40 illegal firearms along with 483 live cartridges from their possession.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), STF, Ajai Singh, a special statewide campaign has been underway since the beginning of the year against organised gangs involved in the possession, procurement and trafficking of illegal weapons. Multiple STF teams have b...