Armed Terror at Home: Aurangabad Man Arrested for Assaulting Family
A man in Aurangabad's Karhari village was arrested for assaulting family members with an illegal country-made firearm.
In a shocking incident that highlights the dangers of illegal weaponry, the Aurangabad Police have arrested a man for allegedly assaulting his own family members while brandishing an illegal firearm. The suspect, identified as Ranjeet Ram, turned his own home into a scene of terror in Karhari village, leading to a swift police intervention.
Panic in Karhari Village
The incident unfolded on the night of October 17, 2026. Around 9:00 PM, the Mali Police Station was alerted via the Dial-112 emergency team about a violent disturbance occurring at the residence of Ranjeet Ram. The reports indicated a chaotic situation that required immediate law enforcement presence to prevent further escalation.
Upon arriving at the scene, police officers encountered a volatile environment. They observed Ranjeet Ram openly brandishing a country-made firearm, known locally as a desi katta, while creating a significant public disturbance and intimidating those around him.
Police Intervention and Seizure
Acting quickly to secure the area and protect the victims, the police team successfully apprehended the suspect. A subsequent search of the individual led to the recovery of the following illicit items:
- One country-made firearm (desi katta)
- Three live cartridges
All recovered items were formally seized by the authorities to be used as evidence in the upcoming legal proceedings.
Family Dispute Leads to Violence
During the interrogation process, Ranjeet Ram confessed to the crime. He revealed that the assault was the result of an internal family dispute. In an attempt to dominate the argument and intimidate his relatives, he resorted to using the illegal weapon to instill fear.
Legal Action and Investigation
The Mali Police Station has officially registered a case against the accused under Case Number 201/26, dated October 17, 2026. He has been charged under sections 25(1-b)a/26 of the Arms Act. Following the registration of the case, the accused was sent to judicial custody.
This arrest comes as part of a broader, ongoing campaign by the Aurangabad district police to curb crime and eliminate the presence of illegal weapons in the region. Authorities are now focusing their investigation on tracing the source of the illicit firearm to uncover if there is a larger network supplying such weapons in the area.