Pune: Discovery of Rusted Pistols Near Mahatma Phule Lake Sparks Alarm in Baramati
Baramati, 2nd July 2024: Chaos unfolded in Baramati city after the discovery of five rusted pistols near Mahatma Phule Lake. Acting on confidential information, police, led by Inspector Santosh Gholve, swiftly responded to recover the firearms. An investigation is now underway to ascertain the ownership and origins of these weapons, which has stirred anxiety among local residents in this typically peaceful area.
Authorities have noted a trend of confiscating country-made pistols from youths in and around Baramati, often sourced from Madhya Pradesh through illicit channels. Police are probing these links as part of their efforts to clamp down on illegal firearms possession in the region. The seriousness with which authorities are treating this discovery underscores concerns over public safety and the illicit arms trade affecting the community.
