In a significant breakthrough, the Pratapgarh police on Sunday apprehended a wanted criminal and recovered explosive materials from his possession. The arrest has brought to light a series of pending criminal cases against the individual across multiple districts.
Wanted Criminal Apprehended in Sunday Operation
The police successfully arrested a 21-year-old man identified as Kasim Ali, a resident of Khaga in the Fatehpur district. The operation, conducted on Sunday, led to his capture. During the arrest, law enforcement officials made a critical discovery, seizing four crude bombs that were in his possession at the time.
Lengthy Criminal Record Across Districts
According to police statements, Kasim Ali was not a first-time offender. Authorities revealed that as many as nine criminal cases were already pending against him. These cases are spread across police jurisdictions in three different districts: Fatehpur, Kaushambi, and Pratapgarh. His alleged involvement in various crimes had made him a wanted figure in the region.
Charges Under the Explosive Act
Following the recovery of the improvised explosive devices, the police have taken strict legal action. Kasim Ali has been formally booked under relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act. The charges invoked against him include Sections 4 and 5 of the Explosive Act, which deal with the possession, manufacture, and use of explosives with intent to endanger life or property.
This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by police forces in Uttar Pradesh to track down individuals involved in serious crimes and the illegal use of explosives. The seizure of the crude bombs has potentially averted threats to public safety. The investigation is likely to continue as police probe his connections and the intended use of the recovered explosives.
