Illegal Gun Seized: 23-Year-Old Nabbed in Ambedkarnagar
Police in Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, arrested Aman Tiwari with an illegal .315 bore firearm during a security sweep.
In a decisive move to cleanse the streets of illegal weaponry, the Ambedkarnagar police have arrested a 23-year-old man found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The arrest took place on November 5, 2026, during a strategic security check and routine patrol aimed at tightening the grip on local crime.
The Operation: A District-Wide Crackdown
The arrest was not a random occurrence but part of a larger, systematic campaign to recover illegal weapons and curb criminal activities across the district. This operation was carried out under the strict directives of Superintendent of Police Prachi Singh, who has prioritized the removal of unauthorized arms from the region.
While conducting their patrol, officers from the Bewana police station spotted a suspicious individual. Upon intercepting and searching the man, identified as Aman Tiwari, the police discovered a concealed weapon.
Details of the Seizure
The search yielded the following items from the possession of the accused:
- One illegal .315 bore firearm.
- One live .315 bore cartridge.
Aman Tiwari, a resident of Musaitpur village in Bewana and son of the late Vindhyeshwari Tiwari, was immediately taken into custody and transported to the Bewana police station for further interrogation.
Legal Action and Police Team
The authorities have acted swiftly to ensure the legal process is followed. A formal case has been registered against Tiwari under Section 3/25 of the Arms Act, recorded as case number 107/2026 at the Bewana police station. Following the completion of the necessary legal formalities, the accused is being presented before the court.
The successful operation was executed by a dedicated police team led by Station House Officer (SHO) Prabhakant Tiwari. The team included:
- Sub-Inspector Sandeep Dubey
- Constable Krishna Kumar Yadav
- Constable Vijay Kumar
- Constable Dharmendra Yadav
- Constable Ghanshyam Chauhan
Law enforcement officials have made it clear that this is only the beginning, asserting that the crackdown on criminals and the recovery of illegal weapons will continue relentlessly throughout the district.