shot-button
HMPV HMPV
Home > News > India News > Article > Country made pistols seized in Yerawada

Country-made pistols seized in Yerawada

Updated on: 11 July,2013 09:42 AM IST  | 
A correspondent |

Yerawada police has recovered four country-made pistols and 10 live cartridges from a 22-year-old man, who had reportedly come to Chandan Nagar to sell the firearms. The seized merchandise is worth Rs 1.62 lakh

Country-made pistols seized in Yerawada

The arrested suspect has been identified as Rahul Nanasaheb Amolik, a resident of Kharadi.


“We received a tip-off that a person would be coming to the Platinum Classic building in Chandan Nagar around 10 am with firearms to sell them to prospective customers, and based on the information we laid a trap,” said inspector Kishor Jadhav of Yerawada police station.


Jadhav said as anticipated, a person came to the area with a bag and cops detained him while he was waiting around. “We took him into custody and during a search we found four country-made pistols and 10 live rounds in the bag.”


"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Did you find this article helpful?

Yes
No

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK