The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended Rehmat Ali Sheikh, a wanted man from Punjab, at an embroidery factory in Ahmedabad. Sheikh faces charges in Punjab for smuggling heroin, hand grenades, and pistols across the Pakistan-Punjab border. Prior to his arrest, two accomplices were already in custody, and a significant amount of contraband was seized.
Sheikh had evaded authorities by moving through Nepal and Bihar before settling in Ahmedabad. Gujarat ATS officials acted on intelligence, capturing him in the Rakhial area. Sheikh confessed to his involvement in a large-scale narcotics and arms trafficking ring, facilitating deliveries across state borders.
The investigation involves violations of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Explosive Substances Act. Punjab Police have been notified of Sheikh’s arrest, and legal procedures are underway for his transfer. Authorities are also probing potential assistance Sheikh may have received while in Ahmedabad.
The operation underscores collaborative efforts among state police forces to combat organized crime networks that transcend state and national boundaries. Gujarat ATS’s successful arrest of Sheikh aligns with their ongoing efforts in inter-state and cross-border counter-terrorism operations.
