Three Arrested with Illegal Firearm in Ranchi; Police Foil Suspected Crime Plot

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Ranchi: Ranchi Police have arrested three youths and recovered an illegal firearm and ammunition during a raid in the Airport police station area, foiling what police suspect could have been preparations for a major criminal incident.

The arrests were made at Pokhartoli Ground, where police seized a country-made pistol, two magazines, three live cartridges and two mobile phones from the accused.

According to police, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) received a confidential tip-off on November 4 that two youths were present near an imli tree at Pokhartoli Ground, opposite Ranchi Airport, carrying illegal weapons and allegedly planning a major crime.

Acting on the information, a special police team was formed under the direction of the City Superintendent of Police and the leadership of the Hatia Sub-Divisional Police Officer. The team subsequently raided the location and detained the suspects. Three accused were eventually arrested in connection with the case.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Karan Gop alias Karan Kumar, Aditya Kumar, and Abhishek Singh alias Abhishek Kumar, also known as Sultan. All three are residents of different police station areas in Ranchi.

Two Accused Have Previous Criminal Records

Police said Karan Gop has a criminal case registered against him at Doranda police station in 2025. Abhishek Singh alias Sultan also has a criminal record, with cases involving assault, extortion and violations of the Arms Act registered against him at Gonda, Jagannathpur and other police stations.

An FIR has been registered at Airport police station under Case No. 50/26, dated November 4, 2026, invoking relevant provisions of the Arms Act.

The raid was conducted by a team that included Hatia SDPO Norj Kumar and police personnel from Doranda, Dhurwa, Jagannathpur and Airport police stations, along with armed forces.

Police are investigating the case to establish the purpose of the alleged weapon possession and whether the accused were planning a specific criminal activity.