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Indore Police Arrest Four Men With Illegal Firearms

Four men arrested, five firearms and four cartridges seized. Estimated value: Rs 1.60 lakh.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 12 August 2026 at 08:00 am
Indore Police Arrest Four Men With Illegal Firearms

Indore police arrested four men in the Rau area on Monday and recovered five illegal firearms and four live cartridges from their possession. The total estimated value of the seized weapons and cartridges is around Rs 1.60 lakh.

The arrests were made during a checking drive against people suspected of carrying illegal weapons. Police teams were checking suspicious persons and isolated areas in the Rau police station limits when they came across four young men standing in a deserted lane near the Nakhrali Dhani gate on CAT Road.

The suspects, identified as Rishabh Kaushal, Ritesh Pawar, Prem alias Shuddhodhan Tayde, and Sumit alias Roni Prajapat, appeared suspicious and tried to escape when they noticed the police team. However, the police immediately surrounded them and caught all four.

During the search, police found a white bag containing four country-made pistols, a country-made revolver, and four live cartridges. The weapons and ammunition were seized, and the four men were arrested.

According to the police, the suspects were allegedly planning to carry the weapons to a birthday party and show off the firearms. The police claimed that the action prevented them from taking the weapons to the party.

A case has been registered, and further investigation and questioning of the suspects are underway to determine the source of the weapons and whether others are involved.

The arrests are a significant achievement for the Indore police, who have been cracking down on illegal weapons in the city. The police have been conducting regular checking drives to prevent the proliferation of illegal firearms.

The incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and action against illegal weapons in the city. The police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information about illegal weapons or suspicious activity.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the source of the weapons and whether others are involved. The arrests are a positive step towards making the city a safer place.

In a separate event, BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santosh led a plantation drive at Revati Range in Indore, as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. However, this event is unrelated to the arrests made by the Rau police.

The city of Indore has been taking steps to improve safety and security, and the arrests made by the Rau police are a part of these efforts. The police are committed to preventing the proliferation of illegal firearms and making the city a safer place for its residents.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community policing and the need for the public to work with the police to prevent crime. The police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information about illegal weapons or suspicious activity.

In conclusion, the arrests made by the Rau police are a significant achievement in the fight against illegal weapons in the city. The police will continue to work towards making the city a safer place, and the public is urged to come forward with any information that can help prevent crime.

Frequently asked questions

What was the estimated value of the seized weapons and cartridges?

The estimated value of the seized weapons and cartridges is around Rs 1.60 lakh.

What were the suspects allegedly planning to do with the weapons?

The suspects were allegedly planning to carry the weapons to a birthday party and show off the firearms.

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