Anekal police bust illegal gun-dealing gang; seven arrested, five country-made pistols seized

The Anekal police have busted an alleged illegal gun-dealing network operating in and around Bengaluru and arrested seven persons, including six alleged notorious rowdy-sheeters.

The arrested have been identified as Pradeep Ramesh, Manoj alias Jackie, Rizwan Pasha alias Kulla Rizwan, Nanjappa alias Deadly Nanja, Venkatraju alias Tukadi, Gopi alias Sunavara Gopi and Shivraj.

The police, led by Inspector Prakash, allegedly seized five country-made pistols and 10 rounds of ammunition from the accused. Investigators are also probing the suspected involvement of influential politicians and real-estate businessmen in the network.

The racket came to light recently when Anekal police personnel on patrol noticed some men standing suspiciously with a bag near the Haldenahalli railway gate on the outskirts of Anekal.

The police stopped and searched them, recovering three country-made pistols and 10 rounds. During questioning, investigators allegedly uncovered the larger illegal arms supply and sale network.