Crime Branch, Kundam and Madan Mahal police took action against the illegal manufacture and sale of prohibited carbide guns. Three accused were apprehended and 39.5 kg of calcium carbide, 14 carbide guns, seven circuits and seven plastic pipes used in manufacturing the weapons were seized. According to Kundam police, a team raided a house in Bazar Mohalla, Bagraji, following a tip-off. The accused, Dashrath Badgaiya (58), was found possessing 10 carbide guns, seven plastic pipes, seven circuits and 11.5 kg of carbide.

 

Police registered a case under Section 223 of the BNS and Section 9(B) of the Explosives Act. In another raid at a shop in Bagraji, police seized four carbide guns from shopkeeper Chitransh Sahu (29). Action was initiated against him under Section 223 of the BNS. Meanwhile, Madan Mahal police seized 28 kg of calcium carbide, valued at approximately Rs 2,800, from Lathiya Traders near Sukhija Tower, close to Bansal Blood Bank. The shop was being operated by Vijay Sahu (49), a resident of Madho Tal. A case was registered under Section 223(A) of the BNS for violation of the District Magistrate's order dated October 17, 2026. The operation was carried out under the guidance of senior police officers, with teams from the Crime Branch, Kundam and Madan Mahal police stations playing a significant role. Police said strict action would continue against those involved in the illegal manufacture, storage and sale of prohibited carbide guns.