Nagpur Police Dismantles Interstate Firearms Network in Major Crackdown
In a significant breakthrough, the Nagpur police crime branch has successfully busted an interstate firearms module with connections to Uttar Pradesh. The operation, conducted this week, led to the arrest of four accused individuals and the recovery of two country-made pistols along with thirty-four live cartridges, marking a crucial step in curbing illegal arms trafficking.
Operation Launched on Tip-Off
Acting on a specific tip-off, a dedicated squad under the leadership of police inspector Dilip Chandan and API Nitin Chulpar initiated an early morning operation on Thursday. The team swiftly moved to apprehend the suspects, beginning with Shubham Jangel, a 24-year-old resident of Bharatwada under Kalamna police jurisdiction. Jangel, who has a prior criminal record, was found in possession of two live cartridges during the initial raid.
Interrogation Reveals Supply Chain
During intensive interrogation, Shubham Jangel disclosed that the cartridges and a pistol had been supplied to him by Sagar Chaudhary, a 27-year-old also from Bharatwada, for the purpose of sale. This revelation provided critical leads, pointing investigators towards Shreyas Yadav, a 23-year-old resident of the Hanuman Mandir area in Bharatwada. Yadav was allegedly responsible for providing the pistol and additional cartridges to Jangel for resale in the illegal market.
Recovery of Weapons and Arrests
Upon detaining and questioning Shreyas Yadav, he revealed that the weapons were stored with his associate, Vansh Sinha, a 19-year-old from Navin Nagar under Pardi police jurisdiction. Under the supervision of DCP Rahul Maknikar, ACP Abhijeet Patil, and additional CP Vasant Pardeshi, the police team conducted a raid at Sinha's residence. The operation resulted in the recovery of:
- Two country-made pistols, each equipped with magazines
- Thirty-two live cartridges
- Two extra empty magazines
- Four mobile phones
Links to Uttar Pradesh Uncovered
Further interrogation of the accused uncovered that Shreyas Yadav had purchased the pistols from his relative, Sunny Yadav, a resident of Badlapur in Uttar Pradesh. Each pistol was acquired at a cost of thirty-five thousand rupees, highlighting the interstate nature of this criminal network and the flow of illegal arms across state borders.
The successful operation underscores the Nagpur police's commitment to tackling organized crime and preventing the proliferation of illegal firearms. Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace the broader network and ensure all involved parties are brought to justice.
