Ludhiana, Aug. 20 -- Two days after a man was arrested and a Glock pistol was seized from his possession, the Ludhiana police suspect that the firearm was smuggled from across the border. The accused, identified as Mukul Mattu of Mohalla Fatehgarh, was arrested by the crime branch on Sunday. Two more persons have been named in the case. Apart from the pistol, cops also seized 17 live cartridges, 1.05-kg heroin, Rs.2.50 lakh and a car. An FIR was registered at Moti Nagar police station.

Investigations revealed that Mattu managed to procure the Glock pistol from one Satish of Basti Jodhewal for Rs.3 lakh, with the deal facilitated by Ashu, a murder convict lodged in Faridkot Jail. The accused also admitted to acquiring another weapon throu...