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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Puri police arrest six for arms smuggling ahead of Rath Yatra; seize pistols, ammunition
BHUBANESWAR/PURI: As part of a special drive against the anti-socials ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri police on Friday arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in arms smuggling. The accused were identified as Ramesh Parida, Babu Das, Rashmi Panda, Harichandan Das, Patita Behera and Chittaranjan Purohit, all from Puri district. Six countrymade pistols and 20 rounds of live ammunition were seized from them. Following information, a team was formed to track down the accused persons. After months of surveillance and reconnaissance, it was established that Ramesh led the gang. Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a raid at old deputy accountant general (DAG) office in Puri and nabbed the six along with the arms and ammunition. They were allegedly planning to use the weapons to extort money from the businessmen or commit some other crime before the Rath Yatra, police said. The arrest comes days after police busted similar rackets in Cuttack and Ganjam districts. Police have launched an investigation to find out from where the six had procured the firearms. Their possible links with the arms dealers at Munger in Bihar is also under verification. Puri SP Vinit Agarwal said, 'The six accused already have cases registered against them. They have been booked under various sections of the BNS, including section 111 for organised crime, as well as the Arms Act. A special drive has been launched to crack down on criminals to ensure the Rath Yatra passes off smoothly.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Cops arrest 6 criminals, seize illegal weapons in Puri
1 2 3 Puri: In a major enforcement drive ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri police busted an arms smuggling racket, arresting six criminals and seizing illegal weapons on Friday. The operation follows intensified security measures for the chariot festival on June 27. "We have seized six country-made firearms and 20 rounds of ammunition from the accused, effectively preventing what could have been a serious security threat during the festival," SP (Puri) Vinit Agrawal said. The accused, all with previous criminal records, were identified as Ramesh Parida alias Denga Muna (29), Babu Das (24), Gudu Panda (27), Harichandan Das (20), Pabitra Behera (25) and Chittaranjan Purohita (23). "Under the new provisions in criminal laws, we are booking the accused under Section 111 of the BNS for organised crime, along with violations of the Arms Act. Our investigation continues to uncover the full extent of their smuggling network," the SP said. Senior police officers said the accused were involved in multiple offences, including theft, robbery, assault, and hooliganism. A senior officer said, "These arrests are crucial for maintaining peace during Rath Yatra, when lakhs of devotees gather in Puri." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo A few days ago, police launched a special security drive in preparation for the festival. "All police stations have been directed to enhance night patrolling and maintain strict vigilance. We are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a safe and peaceful Rath Yatra celebration," Agrawal said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
