Daijiworld Media Network - Jalna

Jalna, Aug 11: Jalna Police in Maharashtra have seized 44 illegal weapons, including 22 swords, 15 daggers and four choppers, in a major crackdown on the alleged illegal procurement and sale of weapons in the district.

Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Jalna) Anant Kulkarni said preliminary information gathered during the investigation indicates that the weapons were brought from Ajmer and had allegedly been procured for sale.

“Preliminary information indicates that these weapons were brought from Ajmer. They had been procured for sale,” Kulkarni said.

Police have arrested one person in connection with the seizure. According to the officer, the arrested accused has a criminal history, while efforts are underway to apprehend another person allegedly involved in the case.

“The arrested accused has a criminal history, and efforts are underway to arrest another accused,” Kulkarni said.

The seized weapons included 22 swords, 15 daggers and four choppers, besides other weapons.

Police are investigating the exact source of the weapons, their intended buyers and the network allegedly involved in transporting and supplying them.

Further details are awaited.