Major Action by Rampurhari Police in Muzaffarpur: Youth Suteekshan Shahi Arrested for Viral Video with Illegal Weapon; Double-Barrel Gun and Cartridges Recovered
Displaying weapons on social media and trying to establish clout is proving costly for criminals in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. In a prompt and strict operation, the Rampurhari police station team apprehended a youth who had viralized his video brandishing an illegal weapon on social media. The arrested accused has been identified as Suteekshan Shahi. The police also recovered a double-barrel gun and two live cartridges from his possession. Following this arrest, panic has gripped all those elements in the area who use weapons to intimidate others on social media.
What is the Entire Incident and How Was It Uncovered?
This case pertains to the Rampurhari police station area of Muzaffarpur district, where the police have recently been conducting continuous social media monitoring and special drives against criminals.
Viral Video Became a Clue: For the past few days, a video of a youth was rapidly going viral across various social media platforms. In this video, the youth was openly seen with a dangerous weapon (a double-barrel gun) and was allegedly trying to assert dominance or show off.
Police Radar: When this video came to the notice of the Rampurhari police station, police officials treated the matter with utmost seriousness. Utilizing technical surveillance and intelligence networks, the police promptly verified the identity of the youth appearing in the video.
Special Police Raid and Arrest
After confirming the authenticity of the video and the identity of the youth, a special team from the Rampurhari police station laid a trap and initiated raids to nab the accused, Suteekshan Shahi.
Stealthy Crackdown: Executing a planned operation, the police caught accused Suteekshan Shahi from his hideout. Though he attempted to flee during the apprehension, he could not escape due to the police's alertness.
Recovery of Weapon and Cartridges: Following his arrest, when the police searched him and conducted a raid at his location, an illegal double-barrel gun and two live cartridges were recovered from his possession. The police immediately seized the firearm.
Case Registered Under Arms Act and Interrogation
Following the arrest of Suteekshan Shahi, rigorous interrogation is underway at the police station. The police are trying to ascertain the source of the weapon and whether he is linked to any major criminal syndicate or was plotting a major offense.
Legal Noose: The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused under the Arms Act and other relevant sections for possessing an illegal weapon and publicly displaying it on social media to create panic.
Judicial Custody: After completing legal formalities, the police have initiated preparations to send the accused to judicial custody in jail.
Strict Warning from Police Administration: Social Media Under Watch
Following this incident, the Muzaffarpur district police administration has once again issued a clear message that those tampering with law and order will not be spared under any circumstances.
Social Media Monitoring: The police have warned that anyone uploading pictures or videos with weapons, rifles, pistols, or swords on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or other social media platforms will face strict legal action.
Safety and Rule of Law: Police officials stated that this campaign against anti-social elements creating an atmosphere of fear and terror in society will continue relentlessly so that ordinary citizens can feel safe.
