Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Ex-Drug Peddler Arrested Allegedly Selling Illegal Firearms in Hyderabad
Police in Hyderabad arrested a man accused of trying to sell illegal guns.
His name is Prabhas Kumar, and he is 27 years old.
Officers say they found two pistols, magazines and 19 bullets.
The seizure also included a double-barrel tappancha.
Police allege Kumar got the weapons from a person called Sonu in Bihar.
They say he planned to sell them to people involved in crime.
Kumar had previously been arrested in a drug-related case, according to police.
Investigators are now trying to find the weapons’ source and identify anyone else involved.
Malkajgiri Zone SOT and Bollaram police arrested 27-year-old Prabhas Kumar in Hyderabad.
Police seized two 9mm pistols, three magazines and 19 live rounds during the operation.
A double-barrel tappancha and two additional rounds were included in the seizure.
Investigators allege Kumar obtained the weapons in Bihar for resale to criminals in Hyderabad.
A case was filed under the Arms Act, while police investigate the alleged supplier and wider network.
- Who
- Hyderabad police arrested 27-year-old Prabhas Kumar, a native of Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- Police allege Kumar was attempting to sell illegally obtained firearms and seized weapons and ammunition from him.
- When
- He was intercepted around 12:10 p.m. on August 22; police said he travelled to Bihar on August 10 to obtain the weapons.
- Where
- Kumar was intercepted near Bungalow No. 13, close to Sadhana Mandir in Bollaram, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Police allege he sought quick money by buying firearms cheaply in North India and reselling them to criminal contacts in Hyderabad.
Police Allegations
Accused’s Position
Purpose of the firearms
Police Allegations
Police allege Prabhas Kumar procured weapons cheaply in North India and intended to sell them to people involved in criminal activities in Hyderabad.
Accused’s Position
The articles do not provide a statement from Kumar or his legal representatives disputing the allegations.
Extent of the network
Police Allegations
Police are investigating Kumar’s alleged links with the supplier and other people who may be connected to a firearms network.
Accused’s Position
No further alleged buyers or network members had been identified in the reports.
- Accused
- Prabhas Kumar, 27, a native of Uttar Pradesh
- Arresting teams
- Malkajgiri Zone Special Operations Team and Bollaram Law and Order police
- Seized weapons
- Two 9mm pistols and a double-barrel tappancha
- Ammunition
- Three magazines and 19 live rounds
- Previous case
- Police said Kumar was arrested in a 2024 NDPS case by Cherlapally police
- Police station
- Bollaram Police Station
- Investigation
- Police are tracing the alleged supplier, identified as Sonu, and checking whether other firearms were sold