An illegal mini-arms factory has been busted in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district in a joint operation, leading to arrests and the seizure of weapons and equipment.
Key Points
- Joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF busted an illegal mini-arms factory.
- The main accused, Pervez Islam, was arrested in Munger district, Bihar.
- Police recovered lathe machines and other materials used for preparing weapons.
- Over a dozen illegal semi-finished weapons and equipment were seized during the raid.
- Further raids are being conducted to apprehend more suspects and recover additional illegal weapons.
In a joint operation, the Sahibganj police and Bihar Special Task Force (STF) busted an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, an officer said on Thursday.
Accused Arrested, Weapons Seized
Sahibganj Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar told PTI on Thursday that the joint operation of the Bihar STF and Sahibganj police began on Wednesday late at night and is still continuing.
"So far, we have nabbed the main accused, identified as Pervez Islam, from Munger district in Bihar. On his confession, we conducted a raid at a place in Ranga and recovered lathe machines used for preparing weapons and other materials," the police officer said.
Ongoing Investigation
The police officer said that over a dozen illegal semi-finished weapons, three lathe machines and other equipment such as iron melting furnaces, have been seized by the police in the raid.
"We are conducting more raids to nab more accused in the case, and we might recover more illegal weapons soon," the SP added.
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