Belagavi: In a swift operation on Thursday evening, the Marihal police arrested a man who was allegedly threatening people with a weapon in a public place in Mutaga village. The accused has been identified as Sagar Tarun, a 40-year-old resident of Mutaga.
Incident Details
Acting on a specific tip-off, the Marihal police team rushed to the spot near a hotel where Sagar was standing and brandishing a weapon. The police immediately seized the weapon and took the individual into custody. He was then transported to the police station for further interrogation.
Legal Action
Following the interrogation, a case was registered against Sagar Tarun under Section 27(1) of the Indian Arms Act and Section 97 of the Karnataka Police (KP) Act. Chandrashekhar C, Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) of Marihal police station, confirmed that an investigation is currently underway to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The prompt action by the Marihal police ensured that no harm came to the public. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
