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Crime
SCU Seizes Illegal Firearms in Bhubaneswar Outskirts, Sand Trader Arrested
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 04:16 AM
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The Special Crime Unit (SCU) conducted a raid on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, confiscating two pistols and detaining a sand trader suspected of illegal arms supply.
The Special Crime Unit (SCU) carried out a surprise operation on the peripheral areas of Bhubaneswar, targeting an alleged illegal arms network. Police sources said the raid was part of an ongoing investigation into the unlawful circulation of firearms in the region.
During the operation, officers recovered two pistols and seized related accessories. The individuals apprehended included a local sand trader, who was found in possession of the weapons and is now being held for questioning.
Senior police officials confirmed that the suspect will face charges under the Arms Act and that further inquiries are underway to identify any additional links to organized crime.
During the operation, officers recovered two pistols and seized related accessories. The individuals apprehended included a local sand trader, who was found in possession of the weapons and is now being held for questioning.
Senior police officials confirmed that the suspect will face charges under the Arms Act and that further inquiries are underway to identify any additional links to organized crime.