SIDCUL police arrested a young man with a country-made pistol and a live cartridge during a late-night checking operation at Police Line Chauraha in Roshanabad. The accused was later produced before a court and sent to jail.
Police identified the accused as Aman Thapa, a resident of Navodaya Nagar in the SIDCUL area. The case has been registered under the Arms Act.
Police describe the arrest
According to police, officers were checking suspicious people and vehicles at the crossing late on Tuesday night. The team said Thapa changed direction after seeing the checking operation and then began running.
Police personnel chased and caught him. A search allegedly led to the recovery of one country-made pistol and a live cartridge.
Circle Officer Surendra Prasad Baluni said during questioning that Thapa described himself as addicted to drugs. Police also said he told investigators that he used to demand money from people by displaying the pistol.
These statements are part of the police account of the interrogation. The arrest and Arms Act case do not by themselves establish guilt, which will be determined through the legal process.
Court proceedings
Police presented Thapa in court on Wednesday. The court then ordered that he be sent to jail.
The available information identifies the alleged weapon recovery, the police case and the court remand. It does not provide further details about the weapon’s origin, any specific victim or the next hearing date.
Conclusion
SIDCUL police said they arrested Aman Thapa in Roshanabad after he allegedly attempted to evade a checking team, recovered a country-made pistol and live cartridge, registered an Arms Act case and sent him to jail following his court appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was arrested?
Aman Thapa, a resident of Navodaya Nagar in the SIDCUL area, was arrested, according to police.
Q. Where did the arrest take place?
Police said the arrest followed checking at Police Line Chauraha in Roshanabad, within the SIDCUL थाना area.
Q. What was allegedly recovered?
Police said they recovered a country-made pistol and a live cartridge.
Q. Under which law was the case registered?
The case was registered under the Arms Act.
Q. What did police say about the questioning?
Circle Officer Surendra Prasad Baluni said Thapa described himself as drug-addicted and allegedly said he demanded money from people by showing the pistol.
Q. What happened after the arrest?
He was produced before a court on Wednesday and sent to jail.
