Ludhiana, June 16 -- Police on Monday arrested four suspected members of Namit gang, reportedly involved in extortion, illegal arms trafficking and the distribution of narcotics in Ludhiana, and recovered 300 grams of heroin, a .32-bore pistol and a car from their possession.

The arrested accused were identified as Abhijeet Singh, alias Mand, 26, Maniya Sahni, 20, Ankush Yadav, 25, and Sukhman Singh, alias Mithu, 20, all residents of Ludhiana.

Police said another alleged gang member, Yuvraj Singh, alias Harman, of Shingar Cinema Road, along with several unidentified associates, remains at large.

According to police, the gang was operating on the directions of its alleged kingpin, Namit Sharma, who is currently based in Europe.

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