Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Hyderabad businessman arrested for illegal pistol possession
A man named Amjad Khan was caught by the police in Hyderabad for having a gun that he wasn't supposed to have.
He bought this gun from someone in another state and paid a lot of money for it.
The police think he wanted to use it to scare people.
The man who sold him the gun and the person who helped with the sale are still missing.
The police are telling everyone to give up any illegal weapons they have.
Amjad Khan, a 29-year-old businessman from Khilwat, was arrested for illegally possessing a 0.7 mm country-made pistol.
Khan purchased the weapon from Avinash Kallu in Madhya Pradesh for Rs 80,000, facilitated by a mediator named Amith.
The pistol was kept with the intention of threatening and intimidating the public.
Avinash and Amith, involved in the transaction, are currently absconding.
Hyderabad City Police issued an advisory urging the surrender of illegal arms and emphasized strict surveillance over anti-social elements.
- Who
- Amjad Khan, a 29-year-old businessman from Khilwat, Hyderabad
- What
- Arrested for illegal possession of a 0.7 mm country-made pistol
- When
- Recently, with the purchase made approximately ten months ago
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Intention to threaten and intimidate the general public
- Accused Name
- Amjad Khan
- Age
- 29
- Residence
- Khilwat, Hyderabad
- Weapon
- 0.7 mm country-made pistol
- Purchase Price
- Rs 80,000
- Seller
- Avinash Kallu (Madhya Pradesh)
- Mediator
- Amith (Madhya Pradesh, residing in BHEL, Hyderabad)