Police arrest two, seize firearms in Bidar; search on for two more
Bidar police arrested two individuals and seized a cache of illegal firearms, including pistols and swords, intended for sale. Authorities are currently searching for two additional suspects involved in the illicit weapons trade.
Why it matters
The seizure of illegal firearms in a regional city underscores ongoing challenges in controlling the black market for weapons and maintaining public safety.
The Bidar City police have arrested two men for making an attempt to sell illegal country-made firearms and seized five country-made pistols, 26 live cartridges, 10 empty cartridge cases, five swords and a motorcycle, all valued at ₹6.73 lakh, from them.
Addressing a press conference in Bidar on Thursday, Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti said that the police acted on credible information that the two men were trying to sell illegal firearms near the Ring Road on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday evening.
A special team raided the spot and apprehended the two. A search of three bags found in their possession led to the seizure of the five country-made pistols, 26 live cartridges, 10 empty cartridge cases and five swords.
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