Youth Arrested in Jharkhand for Posting Video with Illegal Firearm
In a concerning incident in Jharkhand's Palamu district, a 20-year-old man was arrested for posting a video on social media while brandishing an illegal firearm. The police acted quickly after the video went viral, leading to the suspect's capture in Dali village. Authorities revealed that the individual had purchased the homemade pistol and ammunition for ₹5,000. This incident has raised alarms among local residents about their safety, prompting police to take action. Read on to learn more about this alarming situation.
| Jun 4, 2025, 12:02 IST
Arrest of a Young Man in Palamu District
A 20-year-old individual was apprehended on Tuesday in the Palamu district of Jharkhand for allegedly posting a video on social media while in possession of an illegal firearm, according to police reports.
Authorities revealed that the suspect, identified as Taufiq Ansari, had purchased a homemade pistol along with ammunition for ₹5,000. Following the circulation of the video, he was swiftly arrested in the Dali village of the Chhatarpur police jurisdiction.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Rishma Ramesh stated that the accused was seen carrying a gun in the area, which caused significant concern among local residents regarding their safety.