Minor detained with firearm in Katraj

Pune police detained a minor with a country-made pistol linked to multiple crimes after a tip-off. An investigation is ongoing.

Pune police on Sunday detained a minor who was found in possession of a firearm and is linked to several criminal cases. The arrest occurred after authorities received a tip-off about the minor carrying a gun. Acting on the tip, a team of Bharti Vidyapeeth police laid a trap and detained a suspect from the area.

According to police, the accused came to the area to meet his friend and landed in the police net. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

During his search, police found a country-made pistol worth ₹35,000. According to police, the accused came to the area to meet his friend and landed in the police net. A case has been filed at Bharti Vidyapeeth police station under relevant sections and further investigation is going on.