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Published 11:02 IST, September 1st 2024

Man Held in Thane's Kalyan for Keeping Firearm, Bullets Without Licence

A man was arrested in Kalyan in Thane district for allegedly possessing a firearm without a licence, a police official said on Sunday.

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A man was arrested in Kalyan in Thane district for allegedly possessing a firearm without a licence, a police official said on Sunday | Representative | Image: PTI

Thane: A man was arrested in Kalyan in Thane district for allegedly possessing a firearm without a licence, a police official said on Sunday.

Santosh Goswami, who is part of the security set up of a residential complex, was held on August 29 with a .12 bore rifle and six bullets, the Khadakpada police station official said.

"He had a fake licence with him. He was arrested under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act for cheating, forgery and other offences," the official added. 

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Updated 11:02 IST, September 1st 2024