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Jalna Police Seize 44 Illegal Weapons; One Arrested, Another Absconding
Police in a city called Jalna got a secret tip about a man doing suspicious things.
They went to his house in the Sundarnagar area and made a surprise search.
Inside, they found 44 dangerous weapons — 22 swords, 15 daggers, and 4 choppers.
The police think the weapons came from another city called Ajmer and were meant to be sold illegally.
One man tried to run away, but the police caught him.
Another man who they think helped is still being searched for.
The weapons are believed to be worth about one lakh thirty-four thousand rupees.
The arrested man has been in trouble with the police before for serious things like fighting and hurting people.
A judge said the police could keep him in their custody until August 12 while they keep investigating.
Jalna Police seized 44 illegal weapons — 22 swords, 15 daggers and 4 choppers — during a surprise raid in the Sundarnagar area of Jalna, Maharashtra.
Preliminary information indicates the weapons were brought from Ajmer and had been procured for illegal sale, according to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Anant Kulkarni.
The seized weapons are estimated to be worth Rs 1,34,000 in market value.
Sheikh Majed Sheikh Latif (23) was arrested, while the second accused, Imran alias Imma Salim Sheikh, remains absconding.
Both accused are said to be part of an organised gang with prior cases including murder, attempted murder, assault, rioting and Arms Act violations; the arrested man was remanded to police custody until August 12.
- Who
- Jalna Police's Chandanjhira Police team, led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Anant Kulkarni; arrested accused Sheikh Majed Sheikh Latif (23) and absconding accused Imran alias Imma Salim Sheikh
- What
- A major crackdown in which 44 illegal weapons, including 22 swords, 15 daggers and 4 choppers, were seized from a house
- Where
- Sundarnagar area of Jalna, Maharashtra
- When
- Monday, August 10, 2026, reported on August 11, 2026
- Why
- Part of a special campaign to curb illegal activities; the weapons were allegedly hidden with the intention of selling them illegally and spreading terror
Key facts
- Weapons seized
- 44 (22 swords, 15 daggers, 4 choppers)
- Estimated market value
- Rs 1,34,000
- Alleged origin
- Ajmer
- Raid conducted by
- Chandanjhira Police
- Arrested accused
- Sheikh Majed Sheikh Latif (23), Sundarnagar, Jalna
- Absconding accused
- Imran alias Imma Salim Sheikh, Indira Nagar, Jalna
- Custody status
- Remanded to police custody until August 12
- Prior cases
- Murder, attempted murder, assault, rioting and Arms Act cases
Quotes
Anant Kulkarni
Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Jalna
“Preliminary information indicates that these weapons were brought from Ajmer. They had been procured for sale. The arrested accused has a criminal history, and efforts are underway to arrest another accused.”
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