Man Held With Illegal Pistol, Revolver Ahead of Ahmedabad Rath Yatra
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The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly possessing illegal firearms and live ammunition in the Juhapura area as part of intensified security arrangements ahead of the annual Rath Yatra.
Police said the accused was apprehended near Muskan Garden on Vejalpur Road following specific intelligence about the illegal possession of weapons.
Accused identified
The arrested accused has been identified as Adamkhan Nasirkhan Alamkhan Pathan, a labourer and resident of Chharodi village in Sanand taluka of Ahmedabad district.
Seizure
According to the SOG, officers intercepted the accused near Muskan Garden after acting on specific intelligence and allegedly recovered:
- One unlicensed country-made pistol valued at ₹25,000.
- One country-made revolver valued at ₹35,000.
- Two live cartridges worth ₹300.
- One mobile phone valued at ₹15,000.
The total value of the seized property has been estimated at ₹75,300.
Police action
Police said the accused failed to produce any licence or permit for possessing the firearms.
A case has been registered against the accused at the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) Police Station under the relevant provisions of the Arms Act.
