The Indian Gangster Arsenal: Disposable Guns & Assault Rifles | Created with Prime Original Mirzapur ─ VICE

At its peak, the shooters and gangs of Purvanchal were armed with enough assault rifles and ammunition to equip a small army. Street-level enforcers would use disposable, concealable weapons and protected gang leaders would openly fire assault rifles in the streets. And to break these gangs, the police had to bring in heavy gear of its own.

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