A joint team of Salt police and the Special Operations Group arrested 2 men from Ramnagar during vehicle checking at Kathpatia Tiraha in Almora, according to police. The team said it recovered a country-made pistol, 2 live cartridges and a knife from the car in which the men were travelling.
The arrested men were identified as Bhanu Pratap Bisht, also known as Lucky, a resident of Pet Padav Chauraha, and Ankit Singh, also known as Chhotu, from Lootabad in Ramnagar.
Police account of the case
During questioning, the 2 men allegedly told police that they had planned to buy cannabis in the hill region and take it to Ramnagar. This account is part of the police investigation and has not been presented here as a court-established finding.
Police registered a case against both men and produced them before a court. They were then sent to judicial custody. The car used by the men was also seized as part of the action.
Previous cases cited by police
According to police, 3 cases are already registered against Bhanu Pratap Bisht in Ramnagar. Ankit Singh has 4 cases listed against him, including a case under the Gangsters Act.
The latest action was carried out on the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Chandrashekhar R Ghodeke and under the supervision of Circle Officer Balwant Singh. Salt station officer Kashmir Singh and Special Operations Group in-charge Sunil Dhanik were among the police personnel involved.
The arrests followed checking at Kathpatia Tiraha. The available information confirms the recoveries, the registration of the case, the court appearance and the judicial-custody order, but does not provide further details about the next hearing or any court finding on the allegations.
Conclusion
Police in Almora have arrested 2 Ramnagar residents after reporting the recovery of a country-made pistol, 2 live cartridges and a knife. The men were sent to judicial custody, and the vehicle was seized while the case proceeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where were the men arrested?
They were arrested during checking at Kathpatia Tiraha in Almora.
Q. Which police units carried out the action?
The action was conducted jointly by Salt police and the Special Operations Group.
Q. What was recovered from the car?
Police reported recovering a country-made pistol, 2 live cartridges and a knife.
Q. What did the men allegedly tell police?
Police said the men told investigators that they intended to buy cannabis from the hills and take it to Ramnagar.
Q. What happened after the arrests?
A case was registered, the men were produced before a court and they were sent to judicial custody. Their car was also seized.
Q. What previous cases did police mention?
Police said Bhanu Pratap Bisht has 3 cases registered in Ramnagar, while Ankit Singh has 4 cases, including one under the Gangsters Act.
