Minors Caught With Illegal Pistol in Aurangabad Security Sweep
Police in Aurangabad, Bihar, seized a country-made pistol from three minors during a security drive. Read more about the 'Roko-Toko' campaign.
In a startling discovery during a security crackdown, the Goh police in Aurangabad, Bihar, have detained three minors after recovering an illegal country-made pistol, commonly known as a desi katta, from their possession. The incident has raised concerns regarding the involvement of juveniles in criminal activities within the region.
The 'Roko-Toko' Campaign Strike
The seizure was a direct result of the 'Roko-Toko' campaign, a special security initiative launched to curb crime and bolster law and order across the district. According to Superintendent of Police Upendra Nath Verma, this campaign mandates rigorous vehicle inspections and checkpoints across all police station jurisdictions to deter illegal activities.
The operation reached a critical point on the night of October 30. At approximately 10:00 PM, officers stationed near Dulabigha, under the Goh police station's jurisdiction, flagged down a motorcycle carrying three young boys. Upon conducting a routine search of the vehicle and its occupants, the police discovered the hidden firearm.
Investigation Into Criminal Networks
Following the recovery of the weapon, the three minors were immediately taken into custody. Police officials are now conducting intense questioning to uncover where the weapon was sourced and what the intended purpose of the firearm was.
Goh Station House Officer Rajiv Kumar confirmed the detention and the seizure of the pistol. However, the investigation has opened a more worrying avenue of inquiry. Police are currently exploring leads suggesting a growing trend where anti-social elements are exploiting minors to transport illegal weapons or deliver messages to avoid detection by law enforcement.
Legal Action and Juvenile Custody
The police have officially registered a case under the Arms Act. Given the age of the suspects, the authorities followed specific legal protocols for dealing with juveniles. After completing the necessary legal formalities, all three minors were transferred to a juvenile detention center (Bal Sudhar Grih).
The Aurangabad police continue to maintain high vigilance as part of their ongoing efforts to sanitize the district of illegal arms and dismantle the networks that recruit youth for criminal errands.