Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officers apprehended two armed persons outside the premises of U N Mehta Hospital in the Asarwa area of Ahmedabad.
Based on specific intelligence, the operation was conducted with precision and speed, as per senior ATS officials.
They had received a credible tip-off about two individuals planning to visit the U N Mehta Hospital area with firearms. Acting on this intelligence, a surveillance team was deployed in the vicinity. At approximately 4.15 pm, the ATS team intercepted the suspects near the hospital gate, swiftly detaining them and confiscating two loaded guns from their possession.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as unfolding in mere moments. “The officers, dressed in plain clothes, moved quickly and apprehended the two men without causing much commotion. It was only later that we realised they were armed,” a passerby recounted. Following the arrests, the ATS team secured the area and left the scene to continue their investigation.
Confirming the operation, Gujarat ATS Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Virjit Parmar said, “We had specific information about these individuals visiting the area. Based on this, we executed the operation successfully.
“At this stage, we have recovered two loaded firearms from their possession and both the individuals are not native to Gujarat. The FIR process is underway, and further investigation will help uncover the motive behind their action.”
As the investigation progresses, authorities are expected to provide additional details about the suspects, their background, and the possible reasons for their presence near the hospital with firearms.