Bhojpur Police seize illegal pistol, 176g cannabis; two arrested in Bihar op
Synopsis
A tip-off-driven night operation by the Bhojpur Police in Bihar led to the arrest of two men, the recovery of an illegal pistol with four live cartridges, and the seizure of over 176 grams of suspected cannabis. The main accused, Sanjit Yadav, is an alleged habitual offender with four prior cases including attempted murder — underlining the persistent challenge of armed drug networks in rural Bihar.
Key Takeaways
Bhojpur Police arrested two men — Sanjit Yadav alias Kariya Yadav and Awadh Bihari Prasad — on the night of 4 November 2026 .
Seized items include one illegal pistol, four live cartridges , and 176.45 grams of suspected cannabis.
Yadav allegedly threw the pistol into a paddy field while fleeing; it was recovered after his arrest.
Prasad was arrested after a follow-up raid on his shop yielded 170.7 grams of suspected cannabis.
Yadav has four prior cases at Bihiya police station from 2018 , 2019 , and 2025 , including attempted murder and Arms Act violations.
FIR registered as Case No.
382/26 at Bihiya police station under the Arms Act and NDPS Act.
The Bhojpur Police in Bihar have arrested two men and recovered an illegal pistol, four live cartridges, and 176.45 grams of a substance suspected to be cannabis during an anti-crime and drug-trafficking operation in the district. The arrests were made on the night of 4 November 2026, with an FIR registered at Bihiya police station as Case No. 382/26 under the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
How the Operation Unfolded
The Bihiya police acted on a tip-off that the main accused, Sanjit Yadav alias Kariya Yadav, 28, a resident of Kateya village under Bihiya police station limits, was allegedly carrying an illegal weapon and planning to commit a crime near a temple on the unpaved road leading to Rupbandh. After informing senior officers, the police team moved to the location.
On spotting the officers, Yadav allegedly attempted to flee. During the chase, he reportedly pulled a weapon from his waistband and threw it into a nearby paddy field before being apprehended. A search of the paddy field led to the recovery of the pistol and four live cartridges. A further search of Yadav's person yielded 5.75 grams of a substance suspected to be cannabis.
Second Accused Arrested After Follow-Up Raid
During questioning, Yadav allegedly disclosed that he had purchased the contraband from Awadh Bihari Prasad, also a resident of Kateya. Acting on this information, police raided Prasad's shop and recovered an additional 170.7 grams of suspected cannabis. Prasad was subsequently arrested. The combined seizure totalled 176.45 grams of the suspected substance.
Accused Has Prior Criminal History
According to the police, Sanjit Yadav has a documented criminal history, with four cases registered against him at Bihiya police station in 2018, 2019, and 2025. Those cases reportedly include charges related to attempted murder, assault, and violations of the Arms Act, lending weight to his alleged classification as a habitual offender.
What Happens Next
Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway. The Bhojpur Police stated that their ongoing campaign against criminal activities, illegal arms possession, and narcotics trafficking in the district would continue. The case is being pursued under relevant provisions of both the Arms Act and the NDPS Act.
Point of View
Arms Act violations, and now narcotics — suggests the kind of multi-offence profile that conventional policing struggles to disrupt without sustained intelligence work. Bihar's anti-crime campaigns have produced steady seizure numbers, but recidivism among alleged habitual offenders points to gaps in prosecution speed and bail oversight. The fact that contraband was traced from one accused to a supplier within the same village signals a hyper-local supply chain, one that raids alone cannot dismantle without community-level intervention.
NationPress
5 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Bhojpur Police cannabis and arms operation?
Two men were arrested: Sanjit Yadav alias Kariya Yadav , 28, of Kateya village, and Awadh Bihari Prasad , also from Kateya, following an anti-crime operation by the Bihiya police on the night of 4 November 2026.
What was seized during the Bhojpur Police operation?
Police seized one illegal pistol, four live cartridges, and 176.45 grams of a substance suspected to be cannabis. Of the cannabis, 5.75 grams were found on Yadav and 170.7 grams were recovered from Prasad's shop in a follow-up raid.
What criminal history does Sanjit Yadav have?
According to the police, Yadav has four cases registered against him at Bihiya police station from 2018, 2019, and 2025, covering alleged attempted murder, assault, and violations of the Arms Act, classifying him as an alleged habitual offender.
Under which laws has the FIR been registered?
The FIR has been registered as Case No. 382/26, dated 4 November 2026, at Bihiya police station under relevant provisions of the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Will the Bhojpur Police continue similar operations?
Yes. The Bhojpur Police stated that their campaign against criminal activities, illegal arms possession, and narcotics trafficking in the district is ongoing, and further investigation in this case is underway.
