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BJP leader Bunti Patel's brother Nitin 'Monu' Thakur loses revolver licence in Chhindwara
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 04:01 PM
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The district magistrate in Chhindwara cancelled the revolver licence of Nitin ‘Monu’ Thakur, brother of BJP district vice‑president Bunti Patel, citing threats in a land dispute and prior criminal record.
The Chhindwara district magistrate has formally withdrawn the licence to possess a revolver that was held by Nitin ‘Monu’ Thakur, the brother of BJP district vice‑president Bunti Patel. The cancellation was recorded in an official order issued by the district administration.
According to the magistrate’s statement, Thakur was accused of brandishing a firearm and threatening to kill a rival during a land‑ownership dispute. The allegation was substantiated by complaints filed by the opposing party, prompting a review of his eligibility to hold a weapon.
The revocation also rests on Thakur’s earlier criminal record, which the authorities say makes him ineligible under the provisions of the Arms Act. The district administration emphasized that the decision follows due legal process and aims to prevent any escalation of violence.
No further legal action has been disclosed, and the district office has not released details about any pending investigation beyond the licence cancellation.
According to the magistrate’s statement, Thakur was accused of brandishing a firearm and threatening to kill a rival during a land‑ownership dispute. The allegation was substantiated by complaints filed by the opposing party, prompting a review of his eligibility to hold a weapon.
The revocation also rests on Thakur’s earlier criminal record, which the authorities say makes him ineligible under the provisions of the Arms Act. The district administration emphasized that the decision follows due legal process and aims to prevent any escalation of violence.
No further legal action has been disclosed, and the district office has not released details about any pending investigation beyond the licence cancellation.