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History-Sheeter, Five Others Arrested With Six Illegal Firearms
Police in Rajasthan arrested a man named Irfan Khan and five other people.
Irfan was wanted in connection with a firing incident earlier this month.
Police had announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Officers said they found six illegal guns and 10 live bullets.
They first stopped Irfan and another man on a motorcycle.
The two men tried to escape but fell from the motorcycle.
Police then questioned them and raided other places.
Four more people were arrested during those raids.
Police arrested wanted history-sheeter Irfan Khan and five others in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.
Irfan was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 and was wanted over a recent firing incident.
Police said six illegal firearms and 10 live cartridges were recovered during the operation.
Irfan and Priyakant alias Tony Takhar were caught after falling from a motorcycle while fleeing.
Four more accused were arrested after information obtained during questioning led to raids at several locations.
- Who
- History-sheeter Irfan Khan alias Faan, Priyakant alias Tony Takhar, and four other accused—Jume Khan, Jumme Khan, Ibrahim and Nadeem Khan—were arrested.
- What
- Police arrested six people and seized six illegal firearms and 10 live cartridges.
- Where
- The operation took place in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, including the Chak 22 NDR area and other locations.
- When
- The arrests followed information received on Sunday night; Irfan was wanted after a firing incident earlier this month.
- Why
- Police were pursuing Irfan in connection with the earlier firing incident and information that he was fleeing on a motorcycle.
Key facts
- Location
- Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan
- People arrested
- Six
- Main accused
- Irfan Khan alias Faan
- Reward for information
- Rs 50,000
- Firearms seized
- Six illegal firearms
- Ammunition seized
- 10 live cartridges
- Search operation
- Ten police teams examined footage from more than 100 cameras and toll plazas; drones were also deployed
Sources
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