Trio Arrested with Firearms in Thane: Police Crackdown

Police in Thane city have arrested three individuals in possession of a country-made pistol and four bullets. The arrest followed a tip-off and resulted in the seizure of the firearms. The suspects, identified as habitual offenders from Ahmednagar and Nashik, face charges under the Arms Act.

Police in Thane city arrested three individuals in possession of a country-made pistol and four bullets, an official reported.

The arrests and seizure occurred following a tip-off about habitual offenders near a hotel in Retibunder Kalwa. Police laid a trap and detained the trio upon their arrival on July 31.

The suspects, identified as Arvind Sonawane (24) and Ashish Gaikwad (22) from Ahmednagar, and Hasim Harun Khan (23) from Nashik, face charges under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)