Delhi Police Arrests Inter-State Arms Supplier Mohammad Israr Near Loni Border

The Delhi Police Crime Branch AGS team achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a notorious inter-state arms supplier named Mohammad Israr, also known as ‘Katta’. He was apprehended near the Delhi-Loni border on March 29, 2026. This arrest is expected to disrupt the illegal weapons supply chain that has been active across the national capital and its neighboring regions for a long period.

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Details of the arrest and the accused

Mohammad Israr is a 52-year-old resident of Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. He is the son of Mohammad Ashraf and has been a significant figure in the illegal arms trade. The police recovery included a single-shot pistol found in his possession at the time of the arrest. Israr was already categorized as a rewarded criminal, meaning there was a bounty on his head due to his involvement in multiple criminal activities.

Network across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh

Investigation reveals that Mohammad Israr was a key link for organized criminal gangs operating in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. His network was responsible for supplying illegal weapons to various local gangs, which often led to an increase in street crimes and violent incidents in these states. The Crime Branch is now questioning him to identify other associates and the source of these illegal weapons.