Nagpur police arrest man with illegal pistol near Gangabai Ghat
Kotwali police seized a pistol, live cartridges and a two-wheeler worth about Rs 1.29 lakh from an accused near Gangabai Ghat in Nagpur.
Nagpur police have arrested a 25-year-old man in the Kotwali police station area in a crackdown on illegal weapons.
Nagpur police have been continuing their action against illegal weapons. As part of this drive, Kotwali police acted on a tip-off at the Gangabai Ghat premises.
Police had received information that a young man was moving around carrying an illegal firearm. Acting on this, a police team laid a trap near the drain close to Gangabai Ghat in the presence of independent witnesses.
During the operation, police caught Palash alias Palya Agne.
According to police, a search of the accused turned up a pistol, estimated to be worth Rs 45,000. Besides this, two live cartridges and a two-wheeler were also seized, taking the total value of the seized property to about Rs 1.29 lakh.
Police have registered a case against the accused under relevant sections of the Arms Act. Kotwali police are investigating the matter further.
