Navi Mumbai: Prior to the Panvel civic elections, a history-sheeter was arrested with a handgun made in the country

Navi Mumbai: During a special combing operation, Khargar police detained a 21-year-old history sheeter for allegedly having two live cartridges and a handgun produced in the nation. This operation took place before to the elections for the Panvel Municipal Corporation. Samu Iqbal Sheikh is the name of the accused. On January 5, he was taken into custody in Sector 40, Kharghar, in the Papdicha Pada neighborhood. In order to prevent criminal activity and preserve peace and order during the election time, Navi Mumbai police conducted a citywide raid during which he was captured.

The move was launched in response to orders from Kharghar police station Senior Police Inspector Ajay Kamble to step up operations and surveillance against history-sheeters, fugitive suspects, drug dealers, bootleggers, and those in possession of illicit firearms. Following his orders, the police officers were roving the city. Sheikh was captured while wandering about suspiciously by a criminal detecting squad under the command of Assistant Police Inspector Sharad Barkade.

After detaining him, the police searched him right away and discovered that he was in possession of an illegal handgun. He was accused with violating the applicable Arms Act. “During routine patrolling ahead of the civic elections, the accused was discovered in possession of live cartridges and an illegal country-made pistol.” According to the Free Press Journal, Senior Police Inspector Ajay Kamble said that “such strict action will continue to ensure the elections are conducted in a fearless atmosphere.” The origin of the weapon and the reason the ammo was transported into the region are being investigated by the authorities.

In order to control anti-social groups, such operations will continue across Navi Mumbai under municipal election security procedures. Public safety will be maintained throughout this period by the police.