Major Crackdown on Sand Smugglers in Amravati, 10 Arrested Amravati rural police conducted a significant operation to dismantle illegal sand smuggling activities, resulting in the seizure of vehicles, sand, and substantial illicit earnings. The crackdown, which targeted sand being smuggled into Maharashtra from Madhya Pradesh, led to the arrest of 10 individuals and the confiscation of three trucks, one tractor, and materials valued at Rs 84 lakh. Cases were registered at Tiwasa and Shendurjana Ghat police stations, marking a decisive step against illegal mining and transportation in the region. The operation was initiated following special instructions issued by Amravati rural SP Niketan Kadam, who had directed efforts to curb illegal businesses in the district. Two teams from the Local Crime Branch (LCB) were deployed to set up traps in Tiwasa and Shendurjana Ghat areas on Tuesday night. In Tiwasa, a Tata truck carrying five brass of sand was intercepted, leading to the arrest of Fulchand Harsule (35, Achalpur) and Nilesh Gudhe (Amravati). A tractor with one brass of sand was also seized in the same area, resulting in the detention of Abhishek Musale (22, Ashti) and Ajay Lokhande (56, Ashti). In Shendurjana Ghat, a tipper transporting six brass of sand was intercepted, and Arvind Ambadkar (47, Benoda), Krush Badode (21, Warud), and Kishor Belsare (Warud) were taken into custody. A fourth action in the same area uncovered another tipper carrying seven brass of sand along with two mobile phones, leading to the arrest of Sheikh Jamir Sheikh Isa (45, Shendurjana Ghat), Altaf Sheikh Bashir (21, Pusla), and Sayyad Asrar alias Bablu (Warud).#local_crime_branch #niketan_kadam #amravati_rural_sp #tiwasa #shendurjana_ghat
Rural Cops Arrest Two Men With Country-Made Pistol Nagpur: Police in the rural district of Nagpur have arrested two individuals for allegedly possessing a homemade firearm. The operation was initiated after intelligence indicated that Sujit Thakur, a 23-year-old resident, was planning a serious crime using a weapon. Acting on this information, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) team of the Nagpur Rural police laid a trap near a bus stop on Friday. During the operation, Thakur reportedly confessed to handing over the firearm to his friend Ankit Walke, a 30-year-old from Sonar Mohalla in Parseoni. Following the confession, authorities conducted a search at Walke’s residence and recovered a country-made Mauser pistol. The weapon, valued at 40,000 rupees, was seized along with two mobile phones worth 70,000 rupees, totaling 1.10 lakh rupees in confiscated assets. The police have since filed a case under the relevant provisions of the law, and the matter is currently under investigation by the Parseoni police station. The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat illegal gun possession in rural areas. Officials emphasized that the operation was a result of proactive intelligence gathering and collaboration between the LCB team and local authorities. The recovered firearm is being examined to determine its exact specifications and potential links to other criminal activities. This incident underscores the persistent challenges of gun-related crimes in the region, where homemade weapons are often used in targeted attacks. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to cracking down on such activities, urging the public to report any suspicious behavior or unregistered firearms. The case is expected to be reviewed in the coming weeks, with further legal proceedings likely to follow.#nagpur #parseoni #sujit_thakur #ankit_walke #local_crime_branch
