Jharkhand News: Three criminals arrested with illegal weapons in Jamshedpur

PINAKI MAJUMDAR

Jamshedpur, June 2: Kadma police achieved a major breakthrough with the arrest of three criminals in possession of illegal firearms near the Marine Drive.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Shahrukh Khan, Lalit Yadav, and Rakesh Kumar. All three have been sent to jail.

City SP Kumar Shivashish informed the media that the police had received a tip-off about suspicious youths roaming around Marine Drive with illegal weapons, allegedly plotting a serious crime.

Acting swiftly on the information, the police conducted a raid and apprehended the trio with weapons in their possession.

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The police seized a loaded country-made pistol, a magazine with two live rounds, a country-made revolver, and another live bullet.

Preliminary investigations suggest that these weapons were intended for use in a possible criminal act. The police are now investigating the source of the firearms and whether a larger criminal network is involved.

The arrests have caused a stir in the Kadma area, with the public expressing concern over the presence of armed individuals on a busy route like Marine Drive.

Locals praised the police for their quick action and have called for increased patrolling and surveillance in the area.

Police are also looking into the criminal backgrounds of the three suspects and questioning them about their intended targets and possible associates. Early investigations hint at potential links to wider criminal networks.

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SP Shivashish emphasised that strict surveillance and targeted operations will continue across the city. “No anti-social elements will be allowed to thrive. We urge citizens to report any suspicious activity to the police immediately,” he said.

The police are now focused on tracing the weapon supply chain and are intensifying their efforts to dismantle any organized criminal groups operating in the region.