Ballarshah police book youth for carrying sharp knife near JBS Ground under Arms Act

Police in Ballarshah town of Chandrapur district have caught a youth for allegedly carrying a sharp knife. The action took place on the evening of October 25 in the JBS Ground area of Saibaba Ward. A case has been registered against him under the Arms Act, 1959.

According to police, a team of Ballarshah police station was on patrol and preventive duty in its area on October 25, 2026. During this, an informer passed on confidential information that a youth in a white shirt was loitering at JBS Ground in Saibaba Ward. The information said he was carrying a sharp knife, or dagger, with the intention of spreading panic among people.

Acting on this, the police team reached the spot immediately with independent witnesses (panchas) and conducted a raid. Police detained the youth, who was moving about in a suspicious manner and matched the description given. When he was searched, a sharp iron knife was found tucked in the belt at the back of his waist.

Police measured the seized weapon in front of the witnesses. Its total length came to 35.5 cm, of which the blade is 23.5 cm and the handle 12 cm. When police asked for a licence for the dangerous weapon, it became clear that the accused had none.

The accused has been identified as Ritesh Yashwant Sonwane, 22, a resident of Saibaba Ward, Ballarpur. Police have booked him under Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, and related sections. The knife, valued at Rs 500, has been seized.

The action by Ballarshah police is expected to help maintain law and order in the area. It has also instilled fear among people with criminal tendencies.