Nagpur Police Arrest Boy with Illegal Country-Made Pistol
Nagpur, India: The Kapilnagar Police arrested a 21-year-old boy on October 12 for possessing an illegal homemade firearm near Samrat Ashok Nagar. The arrest occurred at around 8:05 AM during a routine patrol when the police noticed the man acting suspiciously and attempting to flee upon seeing them.
The suspect, identified as Sheikh Arbaj Sheikh Aleem from New Mhada Colony, Samrat Ashok Nagar, Nagpur, was promptly taken into custody. Upon searching him, the police discovered a country-made pistol valued at approximately ₹3,000, hidden in his waistband.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused was carrying the firearm without a valid license and was allegedly planning to commit a criminal act. The Kapilnagar Police have registered a case against him under BNS Section 3/25 and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act, based on a complaint filed by Police Constable Baljit.
The suspect remains in custody as further investigations continue.
