Forest Hideout Exposed: Police Bust Illegal Gun Factory in Jamui
Bihar police uncovered a secret mini-gun factory in the Jamui forest. Three suspects arrested and arms-making equipment seized.
In a major crackdown on the illegal arms trade, the Bihar police have dismantled a clandestine mini-gun factory operating deep within the forests of Jamui. The operation, which unfolded in the Mirza Pathakchak area under the Sikandra police station's jurisdiction, led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of a vast array of weapon-manufacturing equipment.
The Breakthrough: A Theft Case Leads to a Secret Arsenal
The discovery of the illegal facility was not a random find but the result of a strategic investigation. The trail began on October 20, 2026, when police arrested a man named Chotu Paswan, also known as Tinu Kumar. Paswan had been detained as a suspect in a theft case (Case No. 283/2026) registered at the Sikandra police station.
During intense interrogation, Paswan cracked and revealed the existence of a hidden weapon production unit located beyond the canal in the dense forest. Acting on this intelligence, a combined team comprising the District Intelligence Unit (DIU) and the Sikandra police launched a precision raid on the location.
The Arrests and the Mastermind
The police operation resulted in the apprehension of three key suspects involved in the operation:
- Jamshed Ali (alias Taufiq Ali): A resident of Amin village, identified by authorities as the primary operator of the illegal factory.
- Chotu Paswan: A resident of Mirza village, whose initial arrest triggered the investigation.
- Dablu Kumar: An associate and resident of Mirza village.
Arsenal of Tools: What Was Seized?
The secret forest facility was equipped with various tools used to craft illegal firearms. Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishwajeet Dayal, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday, detailed the items recovered during the raid.
The seized inventory included:
- Two live .315 bore cartridges.
- One drill machine and three drill bits.
- One hand base and one magazine pharma.
- 12 cycle pharma and 12 hacksaw blades.
- Five round files and five spiral springs.
- One magazine spring and three metal sheets.
In addition to these specific items, the police confiscated a significant quantity of smaller tools and raw materials used in the manufacturing process.
Expanding the Investigation
While three arrests have been made, the police believe this is only the tip of the iceberg. Initial questioning of the suspects has pointed toward a broader criminal network. Authorities have noted potential connections between the Jamui-based manufacturers and individuals operating in Munger, a region historically known for illegal arms production.
The police are currently analyzing the network to identify other accomplices and determine where these illegal weapons were being supplied.