Dumka: Two individuals have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in an attempted murder using an illegal firearm within the jurisdiction of Hiranpur police station in Pakur district, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The incident dates back to May 19.
Details of the Incident
According to a statement released by Pakur Superintendent of Police Anudeep Singh, the complainant, Kapildev Mandal, accused Sandeep Mandal, a resident of Gopalpur village, of trying to shoot him with the intent to kill following a verbal altercation and physical assault. Kapildev narrowly escaped death when the bullet became lodged inside Sandeep's gun and failed to discharge. Law enforcement sources indicated that the murder attempt stemmed from an ongoing feud between the parties.
Legal Proceedings and Arrests
Based on the written complaint, a case was registered on May 20 against the accused under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act. A police team led by the Pakur sub-divisional police officer apprehended Sandeep on Wednesday.
During interrogation, Sandeep disclosed that the country-made pistol used in the crime was in the possession of Darshan Mandal, also a resident of Gopalpur village. Acting on this information, police arrested Darshan on the same day and recovered the firearm from him.
Criminal Background of Accused
Police revealed that Darshan Mandal has multiple criminal cases registered against him. Consequently, a separate case has been initiated against him under relevant sections of the BNS and the Arms Act for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
“During the operation, police seized a silver-coloured country-made pistol along with a magazine and one live round,” the official statement read.
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Rajesh Kumar Pandey, with over a decade of journalism experience, covers the entire Santhal Parganas region, encompassing six districts in Jharkhand. He reports on a variety of issues including politics, health, tribal affairs, and more.
