Kotdwar police have arrested a 30-year-old man after a complaint alleged that he threatened his uncle with a country-made pistol in Nandpur. The weapon allegedly used in the incident and 2 live cartridges were recovered during the arrest, according to police.
The accused has been identified as Sumit Bisht, also known as Gaplu. His uncle, Darshan Singh Bisht, submitted a complaint at Kotdwar police station on 18 September, alleging that the accused displayed a pistol and threatened to kill him.
Police registered a case after receiving the complaint and began investigating the allegation. The accused reportedly left his home after the incident.
Arrest near Malan bridge
Sub-inspector Mehraj Khan, who is investigating the case, formed a police team and acted on information from an informant. The team arrested Bisht near Malan bridge at about 9:45 AM PM on Friday.
During the search, officers recovered the country-made pistol allegedly connected with the incident and 2 live cartridges, police said. The recovery forms part of the ongoing investigation and does not by itself establish guilt.
Police have started the required legal process and are presenting the accused before the court for remand proceedings. Further action will follow the judicial process.
What the complaint alleges
The complaint concerns an alleged death threat made by a nephew against his uncle in Nandpur. The allegation is being examined through the police investigation, while the court will consider the remand proceedings.
The case highlights the immediate police response after the complaint was filed, including the registration of the case, the search for the accused and the reported recovery of the firearm and ammunition.
Conclusion
Kotdwar police arrested Sumit Bisht after his uncle’s complaint and reported recovering a country-made pistol with 2 live cartridges. The accused is being presented before the court as the legal process continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was arrested in the Kotdwar case?
Police arrested Sumit Bisht, also known as Gaplu, a 30-year-old man.
Q. What allegation led to the arrest?
His uncle, Darshan Singh Bisht, alleged that he was shown a country-made pistol and threatened with death.
Q. When was the complaint filed?
Darshan Singh Bisht submitted the complaint at Kotdwar police station on 18 September.
Q. Where was the accused arrested?
Police arrested him near Malan bridge at about 9:45 AM PM on Friday.
Q. What did police recover?
Police said they recovered the country-made pistol allegedly used in the incident and 2 live cartridges.
Q. What is the next legal step?
Police are presenting the accused before the court for remand proceedings.
