Man arrested in Guntur for fake arms license and illegal possession of firearms
Guntur police arrested a 27-year-old man for the illegal possession of firearms and the use of forged documents to obtain arms licenses. Authorities seized multiple weapons and ammunition, launching a broader investigation into the network facilitating these illegal activities.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb the proliferation of illegal weapons and fraudulent documentation, which pose significant risks to public safety.
The Guntur district police on Monday (July 27, 2026) arrested a 27-year-old man on charges of obtaining arms licenses using forged documents and illegally possessing firearms and ammunition. Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal stated that the Nagarampalem police conducted the operation under the supervision of West DSP Bellam Srinivasa Rao. The accused, identified as Myla Vijaya Harsha, was arrested by Circle Inspector Munipalli Rajesh and his team.
Police seized three firearms, including a .22 rifle, a 12-bore shotgun, and a .380 pistol. They also recovered 50 rounds of live ammunition, comprising six 9 mm rounds and 44 rounds of .380 caliber ammunition, and seized a car allegedly linked to the offense.
A case has been registered under Sections 318(4) and 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act, 1959. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody.
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