Illegal Fire Arms Racket Busted in Puri, Seven Arrested
Puri: In the ongoing drive against anti-socials in Puri district, seven criminals have been apprehended and four firearms were recovered from their possession. The accused have been identified as Ratikanta Parida, Bikram Panda, Ashok Sahu, Rudra Prasad Rout, Harishchandra Prusty, Lokanath Das and Ranjit Kumar Mohanty. During the multiple raids by the police, the illegal [...]
Puri: In the ongoing drive against anti-socials in Puri district, seven criminals have been apprehended and four firearms were recovered from their possession.
The accused have been identified as Ratikanta Parida, Bikram Panda, Ashok Sahu, Rudra Prasad Rout, Harishchandra Prusty, Lokanath Das and Ranjit Kumar Mohanty.
During the multiple raids by the police, the illegal fire arms racket has been busted, informed Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh.
Four cases have been registered against them. The accused will be produced in the court.
During the current year so far 16 firearms have been recovered. The drive against possession and use of firearms will continue, the SP added.
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