Man arrested for brandishing weapon, obstructing traffic in Phillaur

The Jalandhar rural police on Tuesday arrested a man for allegedly brandishing a weapon and obstructing traffic near a government office in Phillaur.

The police seized a .32 bore pistol and four live cartridges from the accused.

Gurjit Singh of Lohgarh village in Goraya was apprehended hours after the incident.

SSP Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said the accused had parked his Scorpio in the middle of the road outside the Block Development and Panchayat Officer’s office in Phillaur, causing a traffic obstruction. When Pritam Ram (48), a resident of Saifabad village, confronted him about the obstruction, Gurjit allegedly brandished the revolver and issued a threat.

A police team led by the Phillaur SHO reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

“The accused’s actions violate the Deputy Commissioner’s orders prohibiting the possession and display of weapons during the election preparation period,” said SSP Khakh.

“The weapon has been seized and we have recommended the cancellation of the accused’s arms licence.”

A case has been registered.