Biswanath Police successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle illegal firearms towards Arunachal Pradesh after acting on credible intelligence received from a confidential source on Sunday night.
According to police sources, information was received regarding the movement of a small vehicle transporting illegal arms via the Gohpur National Highway. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, a naka checking operation was launched by Gohpur Police under the leadership of Inspector Sasadhar Kalita, Officer-in-Charge of Gohpur Police Station, along with police personnel and the supervision of CDSP Gohpur, Shri Pranjit Lahkar, APS.
During the operation, a Maruti Suzuki Fronx bearing registration number AR-15-3615 was intercepted. Upon thorough checking, police recovered four factory-made pistols along with four empty magazines from the vehicle.
Four persons, all residents of Arunachal Pradesh, were apprehended in connection with the case. They have been identified as:
Hiba Bhai (25), son of Hiba Togdek, resident of Hiba village under Sangram Police Station, Kurung Kumey district
Hiba Daniel (18), son of Hiba Tajuk, resident of Hiba village under Sangram Police Station, Kurung Kumey district
Kon Lindum (23), son of Tarong Lindum, resident of Lindum village under Tali Police Station, Kra Dadi district
Dongda Chagit (29), son of Dongda Tajit, resident of Pado village under Parsi Parlo Police Station, Kurung Kumey district
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| Guns seized during the check |
The recovered firearms, magazines, and the vehicle were seized in the presence of witnesses, and the accused were brought to Gohpur Police Station for further investigation.
Police officials confirmed that necessary legal action has been initiated as per law, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and intended destination of the seized firearms.
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