Arunachal: Man with 2 pistol arrested at Ruksin
2 pistols likely to be .32 calibres with magazine was seized from the possession of Hiteswar Kumbang , resident of Dhemaji Assam.
Pasighat
By Maksam Tayeng
A man with arms meant to be supplied was arrested today by East Siang Police at Ruksin gate, the entry to Arunachal Pradesh from Assam, informed Rajiv Ranjan, SP Pasighat.
According to SP ” a reliable information was received from sources that some people possessing arms & ammunitions were trying to sneak inside the territory of Arunachal from the neighboring State Assam. On receipt of the information SP Pasighat, Rajiv Ranjan, instantly formed a Police team lead by Inspr. Abraham Taying. The suspects were constantly being monitored by the team.
Accordingly, today it was again learned that the suspects with the arms & ammunitions were trying to enter into Arunachal by Ruksin check gate, informed SP.
“A trap was laid along with Tapang Tatak, Dy SP, Inspr. Abraham Taying, Inspr. Tungon Tali, H/Ct.N.Bori, H/Ct.A.R Doley, Ct. Ojing Tayeng and Ct. Karken Gamlin near Ruksin-Rayang tiniali (tri-junction) under close supervision of SP, East Siang”.
“On arrival of the suspect’ s vehicle the Police team without fearing for their lives launched a surprise raid and even before the suspects could retaliate they were overpowered, SP informed.
2 pistols likely to be .32 calibres with magazine was seized from the possession of Hiteswar Kumbang , resident of Dhemaji Assam.
A case with Ruksin PS has been registered. The source of weapon & involvement of underground outfits are being thoroughly investigated, informed the SP.
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