Murder accused held with pistol in Kalka

The police arrested a man booked in multiple cases, including for murder, and seized an illegal weapon from his possession. Acting on reliable intelligence, the detective staff team apprehended Yograj alias Pinky, a resident of Majra Mehtab. He was caught near the cremation ground on Rambagh Road, Kalka.

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The police team, while patrolling in the area, received specific inputs about the accused’s presence with an illegal firearm. Upon searching him, police recovered a country-made pistol and five live cartridges. The accused was taken into custody, and a case was registered under Section 25(1A) of the Arms Act at the Kalka Police Station.

According to DCP (Crime) Amit Dahiya, the accused has a long and serious criminal history, with at least 11 cases, including assault and murder, registered against him.