KANPUR, March 9 -- A new machine pistol, developed by the Small Arms Factory (SAF), Kanpur-a weapon production unit of state-owned Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd-will soon become part of police forces in several states, said SAF officials aware of the development.

The 9x19 mm pistol has been specifically designed for use by the police and armed forces. Resembling a machine gun, it boasts a magazine capacity of 30 rounds, they added.

As per them, several state police forces, including those from Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Mumbai, have already placed orders for the weapon.

Besides, the Northern Command of the Indian Army, based in Udhampur, has also evinced interest in the pistol. Confirming it, Surendra Pati, general man...