In a significant breakthrough, Jamshedpur City Police apprehended a young man while he was in possession of illegal firearms on Friday. The operation led to the recovery of a country-made pistol and live ammunition from the accused.
Police Operation Near Chinmaya School
The arrest took place in the South Park area near Chinmaya School, which falls under the jurisdiction of Bistupur police station. According to Senior Police Officer Kumar Shivashish, the special operation was launched after authorities received credible intelligence about suspicious activities in the area.
Police teams conducted a surprise raid and frisked the suspect, leading to the dramatic recovery of weapons. The entire operation was executed with precision based on the specific tip-off that police headquarters had received earlier.
Criminal History and Weapons Recovered
The arrested individual has been identified as Aditya Jha, aged 24 years. During the search operation, law enforcement officials recovered one country-made pistol and three live cartridges from his possession.
SP Kumar Shivashish revealed that the accused has a criminal past, though specific details about his previous criminal record were not immediately disclosed to the media. The recovery of live ammunition indicates the serious nature of the threat that was potentially averted through this timely intervention.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Following the arrest, police have registered a case against Jha under relevant sections of the Arms Act. The accused was produced before the court on Saturday and subsequently sent to judicial custody.
The successful operation demonstrates Jamshedpur Police's continued vigilance against illegal arms activities in the city. Such proactive measures are part of the department's broader strategy to maintain law and order and ensure public safety in residential and educational areas.
Local residents have expressed relief at the police action, particularly given the location's proximity to an educational institution. The South Park area, known for its residential character, had witnessed increased police patrolling in recent weeks following several security alerts.
