Illegal Arms Racket Busted In Cuttack, Four Held

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Cuttack: A major illegal firearms racket was busted in Cuttack with the arrest of four persons today. Besides, 11 country-made guns and 51 live rounds were also seized.

The accused persons have been identified as Tukuna Swain, Santosh Rout, Jyoti Ranjan and Prasant Rout.

According to reports, the arrests and seizure were made by a special squad of the Commissionerate Police led by DCP Pratik Singh.

Tukuna Swain, who is the kingpin of the racket, used to procure the illegal arms from Munger in Bihar, the Police Commissioner said at a press meet. Swain used to be a major supplier of guns to notorious gangster siblings D-brothers who are currently behind the bars, he added.

A special drive against organised crime syndicstes has been expedited under the direct supervision of Cuttack DCP Pratik Singh, Priysdsrdhi said.

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