Mumbai: A massive illegal weapons racket has been busted in Maharashtra’s Nanded district, with police seizing nearly five thousand sharp-edged weapons in what officials are calling the state’s biggest single-day arms haul.The raid was carried out under a special operation named “Operation Crackdown”… where police recovered 4,796 weapons, including swords, daggers, guptis, kukris and folding knives, from a godown in the Guru Ramdas Nagar area.According to the police, the seized weapons are worth around forty-three lakh rupees.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-political-crisis-tvk-threatens-mass-resignation-as-governor-blocks-thalapathy-vijay-from-forming-government-1778207098450">Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government</a>Nanded Superintendent of Police Abinash Kumar said that almost ninety per cent of the weapons appeared to be intended for criminal use, while only a few could have been meant for ceremonial or religious purposes.The operation reportedly began after police intercepted a suspect carrying concealed weapons near Balirampur.During questioning, investigators were led to the massive illegal stockpile.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-the-first-time-chandranath-rath-is-not-the-only-suvendu-adhikari-aide-to-die-under-mysterious-circumstances-all-details-here-pradip-jha-1778139182978">Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here</a> Police have identified the main accused as Jaswantsingh Prakashsingh Sukhmani, who is currently absconding.A manhunt has now been launched to trace him and other possible links in the network.Investigators are also probing whether the weapons were being supplied outside Maharashtra and if interstate or international connections are involved. Cases under the Arms Act have been registered, while authorities say stricter action will now be taken against illegal weapon suppliers operating through decorative item and gift shops. &nbsp;

Nanded Superintendent of Police Abinash Kumar said that almost ninety per cent of the weapons appeared to be intended for criminal use, while only a few could have been meant for ceremonial or religious purposes.

Mumbai: A massive illegal weapons racket has been busted in Maharashtra’s Nanded district, with police seizing nearly five thousand sharp-edged weapons in what officials are calling the state’s biggest single-day arms haul. The raid was carried out under a special operation named “Operation Crackdown”… where police recovered 4,796 weapons, including swords, daggers, guptis, kukris and folding knives, from a godown in the Guru Ramdas Nagar area. According to the police, the seized weapons are worth around forty-three lakh rupees. Also read | Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government Nanded Superintendent of Police Abinash Kumar said that almost ninety per cent of the weapons appeared to be intended for criminal use, while only a few could have been meant for ceremonial or religious purposes. The operation reportedly began after police intercepted a suspect carrying concealed weapons near Balirampur. During questioning, investigators were led to the massive illegal stockpile. Also read | Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here Police have identified the main accused as Jaswantsingh Prakashsingh Sukhmani, who is currently absconding. A manhunt has now been launched to trace him and other possible links in the network. Investigators are also probing whether the weapons were being supplied outside Maharashtra and if interstate or international connections are involved. Cases under the Arms Act have been registered, while authorities say stricter action will now be taken against illegal weapon suppliers operating through decorative item and gift shops.

Nanded Superintendent of Police Abinash Kumar said that almost ninety per cent of the weapons appeared to be intended for criminal use, while only a few could have been meant for ceremonial or religious purposes.

Maharashtra’s biggest arms bust: Nearly 5,000 weapons seized in Nanded

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Maharashtra’s biggest arms bust: Nearly 5,000 weapons seized in Nanded