Illegal Weapons seized in Bihar, Special Task Force police team Kolkata and the Special Task Force team came to Karpi police Station with information of the Illegal Weapon Factory. Arwal Police teams joined STF Bihar and STF Kolkata in a Raid on Village Radhe VIhar Village under the area of Karpi Police Station.
On a raid, Police caught Roshan Singh (Luddu) and his Uncle Mukesh Kumar, who ran the Mini Gun illegal Weapons Factory. Police found there are three rooms in the factory. Two Rooms were used for making and finishing the Guns, and one room was used for selling the guns for business purposes.
बिहार STF, कोलकत्ता STF एवं अरवल पुलिस की संयुक्त कार्रवाई के दौरान जिले के करपी थाना (शहर तेलपा ओoपीo) क्षेत्र अन्तर्गत अवैध मिनी गन फैक्ट्री का उद्भेदन:- 1/2
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Illegal Weapons seized in Bihar: Police Arrested 14 men from Factory
Police recovered 6 Automatic Pistol and 6 half built Automatic Pistol, 6 Pistol barrels, a Lotion machine, 2 drill machines, a Tractor used as a generator, 275 rubbles, a Cycle frame used as a Magazine, a MotorCycle, and a Scorpio Car which used to send guns in a different place.
Police Arrested 14 men in this raid. Roshan Singh (Luddu) and His Uncle Mukesh Kumar were the masterminds behind this factory. Roshan Singh’s Wife and Mukesh Kumar’s Wife were also Involved they were also arrested. 10 engineers from Mugair involved were also arrested. Police still Investigating this case further details will be shared when the investigation is completed.
What is the punishment to a person who is involved in illegal arms dealing in India?
Under the Arms Act, breaches can lead to strict punishments depending upon the type and severity of the violation:
- Section 25 (1AA): Punishment for acquiring prohibited arms in contravention of Section 7. The convicted individual may face imprisonment for not less than ten years but extendable to imprisonment for life and a fine.
- Section 25 (1A): Punishment for manufacturing, selling, transferring, converting, repairing, or testing prohibited firearms without a license. The punishment includes imprisonment for not less than seven years but extendable up to fourteen years and a fine.
- Section 25 (1B)(a): Punishment for the acquisition, possession, or carrying of prohibited ammunition in contravention of Section 7. The punishment is not less than two years but extendable up to five years and a fine.
- Section 26 : Punishment for contravention of licensing provisions related to deals in arms and ammunition. The punishment for contravention of section 3, 4, 10 or 12 ranges from imprisonment of not less than six months but extendable up to seven years and a fine. The punishment for contravention of section 5, 6, 7 or 11 ranges from imprisonment of not less than five years but extendable up to 10 years and a fine.
- Section 27: Punishment for using arms or ammunition in contravention of Section 5 or Section 7. The punishment for contravention of section 5 ranges from imprisonment of not less than three years but extendable up to seven years and a fine. The punishment for contravention of section 7 ranges from imprisonment of not less than seven years but extendable up to life imprisonment and a fine.
- Section 30: Punishment for contravention of licensing provisions relating to the shortening of gun barrels or conversion of imitation firearms into firearms. The punishment involves imprisonment which may extent to six months, or a fine, or both.
It is essential to note that in all these cases, the court has the discretion to impose the most suitable punishment considering the specific facts and circumstances of the case.