Rajasthan Police Apprehend Four, Recover Five Country-Made Pistols
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Synopsis
Rajasthan Police intensify their crackdown on illegal arms with the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of five country-made pistols and cartridges. This operation, involving multiple arrests and ongoing investigations, aims to dismantle the arms trade network.
Key Takeaways
- Rajasthan Police have arrested four additional suspects.
- A total of eight pistols and 45 cartridges have been recovered.
- The operation is part of a broader initiative against illegal arms.
- Intensive investigations are ongoing to uncover the arms network.
- Previous arrests include three individuals linked to the case.
Bharatpur, Jan 27 (NationPress) In a significant move to combat the illegal arms trade, Rajasthan Police on Monday confiscated five country-made pistols along with five live cartridges while apprehending four additional suspects and detaining a minor.
This recent operation has escalated the number of arrests in this case to a total of eight, resulting in the recovery of eight pistols and 45 cartridges.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Mridul Kachhawa stated that this operation forms a part of an ongoing initiative against illegal weaponry under his leadership.
The operation was conducted under the oversight of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Satish Yadav and Circle Officer (CO) City Pankaj Yadav (IPS).
On Sunday, a team led by Station House Officer (SHO) Madanlal, supported by ASI Radhakishan and other officers from Mathuragate Police Station, arrested Rohit Jat (20), Hritik Jat (20), Pravendra Singh (23), and Munendra Jat (26).
Moreover, one minor involved in the illegal arms operations was detained. The police managed to recover five illegal country-made pistols along with five live cartridges from the accused.
Intensive questioning is currently ongoing to reveal more about the arms network.
On January 23, three additional individuals were arrested regarding this case. Hira Singh Gurjar, a resident of Mathuragate, was found in possession of one 12-bore country-made pistol, two 315-bore country-made pistols, 22 live cartridges, and 23 empty cartridges.
Sachin Gurjar, another Mathuragate resident, was apprehended with one 315-bore country-made pistol and a live cartridge.
Additionally, Robin Jat, a resident of Chiksana, was arrested with an illegal handmade pistol and a live cartridge. The arrested individuals are believed to be supplying weapons to criminals involved in organized crime.
The police are continuing their investigation to dismantle the illegal arms trade network operating in the region.
