Ahmedabad: In a late-night operation near Vastrapur lake on Sunday, Vastrapur police arrested two youths and seized a countrymade pistol, three live cartridges, and a motorcycle. The arrests were made during a patrol after police received a tip-off that two men on a motorcycle were spotted with firearms near the government outpost behind the ground near GMDC.
Details of the Operation
Acting on the information, a police team reached the spot and laid a trap with the help of independent witnesses. The suspects were intercepted and detained for questioning. The accused were identified as Rohit Rabari, 21, a resident of Thaltej, and Nishant Rawal, 23, a resident of Jadavnagar in Memnagar.
Recovered Items
Police said three live 8mm cartridges were recovered from Rabari, while a countrymade pistol was found concealed in Rawal’s waistband. The firearm had a barrel about 10.5 cm long and a wooden grip wrapped with cord. The three live cartridges bore markings indicating they were 8mm rounds. Two mobile phones and the motorcycle were also seized, with the total value of the recovered items estimated at Rs 35,300.
Legal Action
An FIR filed by an assistant sub-inspector stated the accused failed to produce any licence or permit for the weapon or ammunition. The pistol and cartridges were sealed and sent for forensic examination. Police are now probing the source of the firearm and whether the accused had intended to use it in any criminal activity. The cops are also examining the backgrounds of the two men and checking their mobile phones to determine if they have links to any criminal network or previous offences. A case has been registered under the provisions of the Arms Act, and further investigation is underway into the firearm’s source and possible criminal intent.
