First introduced in India in 1981, the 9.9mm pistol was developed in collaboration with John Inglis & Company at the Ishapore Ordnance Factory in West Bengal. Designed for riot control and encounters, its precision allows for accurate shooting at targets up to 50 yards away. Its reduced recoil enhances stability during firing, enabling users to shoot with both hands if desired. With a magazine capacity of 13 rounds, users can fire all rounds rapidly or one at a time.
The pistol is said to prevent accidental discharge even if dropped
New Delhi: In the wake of the shocking assassination of NCP leader Baba Siddique, the 9.9mm pistol involved in the crime has become a topic of intense discussion. Typically used by paramilitary forces and police, the 9.9mm pistol is also favoured by gangsters. It can also penetrare bullet-proof vehicles. Notably, notorious gangster Sriprakash Shukla was known to prefer this model, often carrying two pistols at once.
First introduced in India in 1981, the 9.9mm pistol was developed in collaboration with John Inglis & Company at the Ishapore Ordnance Factory in West Bengal. Designed for riot control and encounters, its precision allows for accurate shooting at targets up to 50 yards away. Its reduced recoil enhances stability during firing, enabling users to shoot with both hands if desired. With a magazine capacity of 13 rounds, users can fire all rounds rapidly or one at a time.
Pistol prevents accidental discharge
Security features are also good; the pistol is said to prevent accidental discharge even if dropped when the trigger lock is engaged.
Meanwhile, the investigative agencies are preparing to interrogate Lawrence Bishnoi, currently lodged in Gujarat’s Sabarmati Jail. This inquiry aims to verify connections between Bishnoi and the shooters involved in Siddique’s murder. Legal advice is being sought for court permission to proceed with questioning.
The investigation is exploring potential motives, including Siddique’s relationship with Bollywood actor Salman Khan and possible personal rivalries or land disputes. Interestingly, while the shooters used a 9mm pistol, Bishnoi’s preferred firearm is the Zigana pistol, frequently smuggled into India from Pakistan via drone. This Turkish-made weapon boasts a capacity of 15 rounds and is well-regarded among criminals for its reliability and ease of use.
Currently, the Mumbai Crime Branch and Special Cell are working to confirm the claims surrounding the shooters involved in this high-profile case.
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