India, Oct. 19 -- A man allegedly linked to gangster Dharminder Gugni and facing 12 criminal cases was arrested by the Ludhiana police with a 9mm Zigana pistol, which cops suspect was smuggled from Pakistan.

The Special Cell also recovered a magazine and four live cartridges from the accused, identified as Sandeep Singh, a resident of Meharban village.

Police said Sandeep was apprehended near the grain market on Gill Road following a tip-off. He had been released on bail in 2025 after previously being lodged in jail.

Inspector Harpreet Singh, in-charge of the Special Cell, said, "There are 12 FIRs registered against Sandeep in cases involving scuffles, attempted murder and violations of the Arms Act, among other offences. He is suspect...