Imam, 4 others held fortrading illegal firearm
"Akbar Ali, David Soni, Suraj alias Rudra Yadav, Arvind, and Eklavya Sharma alias Mahi were arrested for trading firearms during a routine patrol.
Ali is an imam of Kumhawar mosque," said senior superintendent of police (SSP) Brijesh Kumar.
Further interrogation revealed that Ali had paid Rs 61,000 on Aug 2 for a licenced firearm, but instead of a pistol he received a country-made firearm. Akbar told the police that he needed the weapon for protection due to village hostilities and legal issues with his in-laws.
He further stated that he had filed a complaint regarding the issue on Aug 2 at Civil Lines police station alleging that Suraj Yadav and his associates took Rs 61,000 and his mobile phone under the guise of securing a pistol licence.
A police investigation was initiated that revealed the entire situation, shifting the case from fraud to arms trafficking.
The four arrested individuals have several cases against them. David Soni has a criminal record, with 14 serious charges, including attempted murder, robbery, gangster activities, and Arms Act violations. The other accused were also involved in many criminal activities. tnn
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