Bareilly Police Apprehends Accused with Eight Prior Cases, Arrested with Illegal Weapon

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Police Operation Yields Major Arrest

As part of a special campaign against crime and criminals in Bareilly district, the Kotwali police achieved a significant success. On the night of October 18, 2026, around 1:20 AM, a police team apprehended an accused named Arvind alias Bitania in the forests of Nath Railway Colony, found in possession of illegal weapons.

During a search of Arvind, a resident of Nandosi village in the CB Ganj police station area, police recovered a 12-bore illegal country-made pistol and a live cartridge. A case has been registered against the accused at the Kotwali police station under crime number 520/2026, under Section 3/25 of the Arms Act.

In preliminary interrogations, Arvind admitted to possessing the illegal pistol for intimidating people and for his personal safety. He also informed that he had purchased the weapon from an unknown passerby.

Arrest Based on Informant's Tip

The arrest was made based on precise information from an informant, which led the Kotwali police to cordon off the forest area of Nath Railway Colony. In the silence of the night, as the police team actively searched for suspects, Arvind alias Bitania fell into their trap.

An initial search confirmed his illegal activities with the discovery of a 12-bore pistol and a cartridge. The accused was immediately taken into custody and brought to the police station.

Accused Confesses During Interrogation

During preliminary interrogation at the Kotwali police station, Arvind alias Bitania confessed to his crime. He stated that he used these weapons not only for his own safety but also to create an atmosphere of fear and intimidate local residents.

This confession is significant for the police, as it provides insight into his activities in the area and the potential for other crimes he may have committed. He named an unknown passerby as the source of the weapon, and police are now conducting further investigations to identify this individual.

Extensive Criminal History Revealed

Police records indicate that the arrested accused, Arvind, has a lengthy criminal history. He has a total of eight prior cases registered against him under various sections of the Arms Act, Excise Act, and the Indian Penal Code.

These past cases include an incident related to Sections 398/401 from 2021 and a theft-related case from 2023. This demonstrates that the accused has been involved in criminal activities for a considerable period and has been implicated in various types of offenses.

Based on these prior cases, the police are attempting to gather information about his associates or gang members.

Police Action and Future Strategy

The police team responsible for this significant operation included Kotwali Station House Officer Rajiv Kumar Singh, Sub-Inspector Vaibhav Gupta, Sub-Inspector Vijay Kumar, Constable Irshad Ali, and Constable Ashish Kumar.

The police administration has stated that such operations will continue in the future with the aim of maintaining peace in the region and curbing criminal activities. These ongoing campaigns enhance the sense of security among the public and deter criminals.

The police are currently completing the legal procedures to present the accused before the court, ensuring he faces justice for his crimes.