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Man Arrested with Eight Firearms and Ammunition in Maharashtra
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News18•09-10-2026, 19:15
Man Arrested with Eight Firearms and Ammunition in Maharashtra
- •Police in Jalna district arrested 23-year-old Bhima Waghmare and seized eight firearms, a dagger, and 10 live cartridges.
- •A search at the accused person's residence in Solgavhan village led to the recovery of six country-made revolvers and two foreign-made pistols.
- •Authorities stated that four other suspects involved in the purchase and sale of these illegal firearms are currently absconding.
- •Investigation revealed the weapons were procured from Jalgaon city, linked to Madhya Pradesh, and sold for up to Rs 30,000 each.
- •Waghmare has multiple prior criminal cases and now faces a fresh case under the Arms Act at the Kadim Jalna police station.
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Police seized a total of eight firearms, including six country-made revolvers and two foreign-made pistols, along with a dagger and 10 live cartridges from the 23-year-old suspect.
The suspect procured the weapons from an individual in Jalgaon city who reportedly maintained links with Madhya Pradesh.
A fresh case was registered against the accused at the Kadim Jalna police station under the provisions of the Arms Act following his arrest.
