Panchkula, Sept. 23 -- Investigation into the September 13 Panchkula club firing case, in which a woman was injured, has allegedly led the Haryana anti-terrorist squad (ATS) to an international narco-terror network.

ATS superintendent of police (SP) Varun Singla revealed that seven persons, aged between 20 and 25, hailing from Ludhiana and Ferozepur districts of Punjab, had been arrested for the firing at Alif Laila club in Panchkula. While initially the local police were investigating the matter, the recovery of the Turkish-made Zigana pistol from one of the accused revealed the seriousness of the matter.

For perspective, the import of Zigana pistol is banned in India and the only way it is made available is through illegal channels. I...