Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Mumbai Police Arrest Man With Illegal Pistol, Cartridges
Police in Mumbai arrested a man named Prafull Vishnu Bawne, also known as Sachin.
They found him with a homemade pistol and some bullets.
The arrest happened in Bandra West after police received a tip.
They searched his bag and found the weapon.
The police are now investigating the case further.
The man is from Amravati but was living in Mumbai.
He is charged with breaking the law regarding weapons.
Mumbai police arrested a man in Bandra West.
The arrest was based on a tip-off received by the Crime Branch.
Prafull Vishnu Bawne, 38, was arrested.
Police recovered a country-made pistol and live cartridges.
A case has been registered against the man under the Arms Act.
- Who
- Prafull Vishnu Bawne, a 38-year-old man.
- What
- Police arrested a man for possession of a country-made pistol and live cartridges.
- When
- September 13.
- Where
- Bandra West, Mumbai.
- Why
- The man was in illegal possession of a weapon and ammunition.
- Accused
- Prafull Vishnu Bawne alias Sachin
- Age
- 38
- Residence
- Mohammed Ali Road area
- Location of Arrest
- Bandra West, Qureshi Nagar Compound
- Items Recovered
- Country-made pistol and three live cartridges
- Date of Arrest
- September 13
- Charges
- Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act and Sections 37(1)(A) and 135 of the Mumbai Police Act