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This article details the recent police action against illegal arms manufacturing in Munger, Bihar, including arrests and factory busts.
Munger, Bihar is seeing a rise in illegal arms activity as the assembly elections approach. To tackle this issue, the local police have made significant strides, including the recent bust of a mini gun factory in the Diara area. This operation led to the arrest of two individuals along with a haul of 15 fully made and 8 partially made pistols, along with tools used for making weapons.
Police Superintendent Syed Imran Masood shared that they received a tip-off about a person from the Hemjapur area who was supposed to deliver weapons. Acting swiftly, a police team surrounded the Lagma bus stand where they caught a man trying to escape with a bag. Upon searching the bag, they found 15 pistols and magazines, identifying the suspect as Jama Mahato from the Hemjapur police area.
Following this arrest, the police tracked down additional leads to Farda Diara, where they uncovered four more mini gun factories. They managed to arrest Roshan Yadav, while other weapon makers fled, taking advantage of the nearby Ganga river and the forest. The authorities recovered various arms-making equipment, including pistols and machinery, and are actively pursuing the absconding suspects.
In light of the upcoming elections, the Munger Police have launched an extensive raid campaign across the region. In the past week alone, they have dismantled seven mini gun factories and seized 23 weapons. They have also identified 100 cases under the Arms Act for quick trials and are investigating the activities of known criminals related to these cases over the last decade.
With these ongoing efforts, the police, along with the Special Task Force (STF), are fully alert to ensure security during the elections. They are committed to keeping the area safe from illegal arms and maintaining law and order as the election date approaches.
Summary:
- Police in Munger have cracked down on illegal arms manufacturing.
- Two individuals were arrested with a significant number of pistols.
- Four mini gun factories were discovered during follow-up raids.
- The police are conducting ongoing investigations into arms-related cases.
- Security measures are heightened ahead of the assembly elections.
