Wardha police check 706 of 1,097 Arms Act accused in week-long drive; 292 not found

Wardha district police ran a special drive to verify people booked under the Arms Act and in offences against the body. The drive ran from October 22, 2026, until 6 pm on October 28, 2026.

Superintendent of Police Saurabh Kumar Agrawal had ordered that the accused in cases registered since 2021 under Sections 3/25 and 4/25 of the Arms Act be checked. These included accused charged with using weapons such as knives and swords in offences against the body. On the guidance of Additional Superintendent of Police Sadashiv Waghmare, the district's Local Crime Branch and all police stations carried out the work.

According to police figures, 1,097 accused were identified in the district. Of these, 706 were verified in person.

Among those verified, 367 were found on the spot, while 292 could not be found. Twenty-three of the accused have died and 24 are currently in jail.

Police searched the homes of the accused who were found thoroughly. Nothing was recovered in these searches.

Wardha district police have appealed to the public to inform the nearest police station immediately if anyone is moving about with a weapon without a permit or misusing a weapon, so that action can be taken in accordance with the law. Police said the police administration is committed to the safety of the public.