Crackdown on Illegal Arms: Police Bust Manufacturing Unit in Odisha

Police in Odisha's Nayagarh district dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit, arresting two individuals. The operation, conducted by Ranpur police, led to the seizure of two country-made guns and weapon-making accessories. The arrested, Tofan Nayak and Prasant Biswal, face legal action and ongoing investigation.

Police in Odisha's Nayagarh district have successfully dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit and apprehended two individuals involved in the operation, according to an official announcement on Sunday.

Acting on specific intelligence, a team from Ranpur police station raided a residence in Godipada village on Saturday evening. The operation uncovered an unauthorized arms manufacturing setup, disclosed Nayagarh's Superintendent of Police, S Susree.

Two country-made firearms and various other weapon-making components were confiscated, along with a motorcycle. Legal proceedings have been launched against the suspects, identified as Tofan Nayak, 21, and Prasant Biswal, 45, both local residents with prior involvement in similar illegal activities. The investigation remains ongoing, added SP Susree.

(With inputs from agencies.)