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Crime
Police Arrest Suspect in Mount Abu Gandhi Vatika Shooting, Revolver Seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 08:35 PM
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Rajasthan police have nabbed Taksh Valmiki from Taleti, Aburoad in connection with a shooting at Gandhi Vatika in Mount Abu, recovering a locally‑made pistol and its magazine.
Police in Sirohi district arrested the alleged shooter, identified as Taksh Valmiki, after locating him in Taleti, Aburoad. The suspect was taken into custody following a thorough search that yielded a domestically‑manufactured pistol and a loaded magazine, both linked to the firing incident at Gandhi Vatika, a popular recreational spot in Mount Abu.
According to officials, the weapon and ammunition were recovered from the suspect's possession, confirming his involvement in the case. Investigators are now interrogating Valmiki to establish the motive and any possible accomplices.
The incident, which shocked local residents, prompted a swift police response. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation is ongoing and that further details will be disclosed as they emerge.
No injuries were reported in the shooting, and the site has been secured while forensic teams collect evidence. The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The case underscores rising concerns over the circulation of illegal firearms in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of gun control measures.
According to officials, the weapon and ammunition were recovered from the suspect's possession, confirming his involvement in the case. Investigators are now interrogating Valmiki to establish the motive and any possible accomplices.
The incident, which shocked local residents, prompted a swift police response. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation is ongoing and that further details will be disclosed as they emerge.
No injuries were reported in the shooting, and the site has been secured while forensic teams collect evidence. The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The case underscores rising concerns over the circulation of illegal firearms in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of gun control measures.