In a recent crackdown prompted by a murder case in Vijayapura, police seize 10 country-made pistols and 24 live rounds across multiple locations. The investigation began following the death of a young woman, linked to a dispute over her marriage, which led to her father’s alleged retaliation against the man he held responsible, culminating in violence on January 28, 2025.
The ongoing investigation uncovered an illegal firearms network, with arrests made both for murder and possession of firearms. Superintendent of Police Laxman P. Nimbargi confirmed the involvement of several individuals in supplying weapons and stated that inquiries are actively pursuing the origins of the firearms and additional suspects. This multifaceted operation demonstrates the police’s commitment to combating illegal arms trading in the region.
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