Roorkee police are searching for a man seen openly loading a cartridge into a country-made pistol and firing it in celebration in a viral video from Mohammadpur, Roorkee, Haridwar. The firing has drawn police attention, but the man’s identity has not been disclosed.
The development came alongside the arrest of 2 young men during a checking drive conducted on the night of October 6-7. Police recovered illegal firearms and ammunition from both suspects in separate locations.
2 arrested during checking drive
Police said Akshit Sharma, 19, was found standing suspiciously beside his motorcycle on the canal road near the HRDA office. Officers allegedly recovered a .32 bore country-made pistol and a live cartridge from him.
Rohit Saini, 24, was arrested near the railway bridge at Peer Baba Colony. Police said he was carrying an illegal .32 bore pistol, 2 magazines and a live cartridge.
According to police, Saini had gone to the area to resell the pistol at a profit. This is a police claim, and the case will proceed under the applicable legal process.
Both men are residents of Jassawala Dhanauri village, which falls under Piran Kaliyar police station. Police said the 2 suspects had purchased the weapons from the same supplier.
Search for alleged supplier continues
Police have begun raids to locate the alleged supplier. A case has been registered under the Arms Act against the arrested suspects, while the investigation into the weapons’ source is continuing.
The viral video has created a separate police lead. Officers are searching for the man shown firing in the open, but the available information does not identify him or state whether he has been arrested.
SSP Navneet Singh said it was deeply worrying that young boys were being drawn towards illegal weapons. He said police would perform their duty and urged parents to monitor what their children were doing.
The arrests and the search linked to the video highlight 2 separate police actions: legal proceedings against the 2 arrested men and an ongoing effort to identify the person shown firing in Mohammadpur. No court finding has been reported in either matter.
Conclusion
Roorkee police have arrested Akshit Sharma and Rohit Saini in separate illegal-weapons cases, recovered firearms and ammunition, and launched searches for an alleged supplier and the unidentified man seen firing in the viral video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does the viral video show?
It shows a man loading a cartridge into a country-made pistol and firing in the open in Mohammadpur, Roorkee, Haridwar.
Q. Has the man in the video been arrested?
No arrest has been reported. Police are searching for him, and his identity has not been disclosed.
Q. Who were arrested during the checking drive?
Police arrested Akshit Sharma, 19, and Rohit Saini, 24.
Q. What was recovered from Akshit Sharma?
Police said they recovered a .32 bore country-made pistol and a live cartridge from him near the HRDA office.
Q. What was recovered from Rohit Saini?
Police said they recovered an illegal .32 bore pistol, 2 magazines and a live cartridge near the railway bridge at Peer Baba Colony.
Q. Where are the 2 arrested men from?
Both are from Jassawala Dhanauri village under Piran Kaliyar police station.
Q. What action has police taken against the alleged supplier?
Police said raids are being conducted to locate the supplier from whom the 2 suspects allegedly bought the weapons.
Q. Under which law was the case registered?
Police registered a case under the Arms Act.
