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Illegal Weapons Dealer Held With 3 Pistols, Bullets In Karbi Anglong

The accused has been involved in illegal weapons dealings for a long time, the police said, adding that he smuggled weapons in and out of the state.

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Illegal Weapons Dealer Held With 3 Pistols, Bullets In Karbi Anglong

Illegal Weapons Dealer Held With 3 Pistols, Bullets In Karbi Anglong

An illegal weapons dealer was apprehended in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Saturday as police recovered several firearms and live ammunition from his possession.

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As per reports, a concentrated operation by the police against Nabin Das led to his detention at Khatkhati’s Karagaon village along the Assam-Nagaland border . Das, who also goes by the name Prasanta, was caught with three pistols and five live bullets, officials informed.

The accused has been involved in illegal weapons dealings for a long time, the police said, adding that he smuggled weapons in and out of the state.

A trap was laid based on credible inputs of his whereabouts when officials spotted him coming towards them. He was carrying a bag containing the weapons and ammunition and was apprehended and processed for further legal action.

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