Major Crack Down- Berhampur Police Bust Illegal Arms
It’s a Joint Venture by; Gosaninuagaon PS & Baidyanathpur PS
Credit line goes to Staff Members of both Police Stations
Odishabarta News
BERHAMOUR,(31/95/2925):In a significant breakthrough, authorities have apprehended Seven individuals;
Accused arrested:
Gosaninuagaon PS
1. Suraj Padhy(39) S/O. Raju Padhy of Laxminurisigha Sahi PS. Bada bazaar.
2. Gobardhana Patra(38) S/O. Ajit Patra of Kuladi PS. Bhanjanagar.
3. Sumanta Patra@Kanhu(39) S/O. Kartika Patra of Tirumala PS.Jatani, UPD, BBSR
4. Sunil kumar Sahu@Sani(34) S/O. Jitendra kuamar Sahu of Sastrinagar PS.Gosaninuagam.
5. Rabindra Maharana(50) S/O. Hadibandhu Maharana of Hadapada PS.Jankia Dist.Khurda
Baidyanathpur PS
1. Ranjan Gauda(40), S/o-Mochia Gauda of vill-Narayanpur, PS-Jarada, Berhampur.
2. Susil Kumar Panda(47), S/o-Padmacharana Panda of vill-Ramachandrapur, Chikiti, PS-K.Nuagaon Berhampur
Baidyanathpur PS
1. Ranjan Gauda(40), S/o-Mochia Gauda of vill-Narayanpur, PS-Jarada, Berhampur.
2. Susil Kumar Panda(47), S/o-Padmacharana Panda of vill-Ramachandrapur, Chikiti, PS-K.Nuagaon Berhampu
Some another suspects are in search possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
The operation led to the seizure of country-made pistols and live rounds, signaling a major step in curbing illegal arms trafficking. Investigation is underway to the broader district, state Capital network linkage behind the operation.
Seizure
Gosaninuagam PS
- Countrymade Pistol – 1(+9 live ammunition)
- Five country made live hand bombs
- Country made air gun – 1
- Six mobile phones
- 22 ATM cards of different banks
Baidyanathpur PS
1. Pistol – 3
2. Empty Magazine – 6
3. 34 live ammunitions
4. Crude Bombs
5. One Mahendra TUV 300
6. Cash – Rs.1,11,500/-
Case Reference:
1. Gosaninuagaon PS Case No. 182 dt. 31.05.2025 U/S- 310(4)/310(5)/111(3) BNSS R/W section -25(1-B)(a) Arms Act R/W section -4 & 5 E. S. Act
2. B.N.Pur PS case No.262 dtd.31.05.2025 U/s. 25(1-B)(a) Arms Act.
