The Kolsewadi police in Kalyan area of Thane district in Maharashtra arrested a 21-year-old man who was allegedly roaming in the Netivali area with a firearm late on Monday night, officials said.
Senior Police Inspector Hemant Gurav received a tip-off about the incident, after which they laid a trap in the Netivali area of Kalyan East at around 11 pm on Tuesday.
Police recovered pistol
The accused has been identified as Karan Jitu Nishad (21), an unemployed resident of Desale Pada in Dombivli East. During the search, police recovered a steel-made pistol valued at Rs 25,000 from his possession.
Police said the seized firearm is 17 cm in total length, with a barrel measuring 10.8 cm, fitted with a magazine and having a chocolate-coloured coating on both sides of the grip.
Probe underway
The accused has been arrested under relevant sections of the Arms Act, and further investigation is under way. The probe is being conducted by Police Inspector Sandeep Bhalerao.
“He will be presented in court today. We have asked for police custody. As of now, we do not know why and from where he procured the weapon. We will be investigating it once the accused is in police custody,” said a police officer.