Pune Man Arrested in Mumbai for Possession of Illegal Pistol; Kurar Police Foil Potential Crime

Undercover Editor News Agency | Editor – Mahesh Rathod

Mumbai: In a swift and alert operation, the Kurar Police in Malad East arrested a 30-year-old man from Pune after he was found carrying an unlicensed country-made pistol along with a live cartridge. The arrest has once again raised questions about the rising movement of illegal firearms across city borders.

The accused, Faisal Shaikh, a resident of Pune, was intercepted late evening on December 3 while a Kurar Police patrol team was conducting routine rounds in Shanti Nagar slum, Pimpripada, a locality known for high foot traffic and narrow lanes.

According to officials, Shaikh’s behavior drew suspicion, prompting the patrol team to question him. A search soon revealed a country-made pistol and a live cartridge, collectively valued at ₹15,500.

“His movements appeared suspicious, and upon checking him, we recovered the weapon. He could not provide any license or legal document for possession,” a senior officer from Kurar Police Station said.

Shaikh was immediately detained and booked under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Police Act, which deals with illegal possession of firearms. Police officials are now investigating whether he has any prior criminal record or links to ongoing gang activities or arms suppliers operating between Pune and Mumbai.

Key Questions That Now Arise

• What was Shaikh doing in Malad East with a weapon despite being a Pune resident?
• Was he acting alone, or is he connected to a larger illegal arms supply chain?
• Are unlicensed firearms being transported more frequently across district borders?
• Is Mumbai’s slum belt being used as a safe passage for illegal weapons?

Police sources indicate that deeper investigation will focus on uncovering the source of the weapon and determining if Shaikh was planning to sell it or use it for an upcoming crime.

Undercover Editor Insight

Illegal country-made firearms continue to surface in Mumbai’s suburbs despite periodic crackdowns. This arrest highlights the urgent need for enhanced surveillance on intercity criminal movements and the rising risk of homemade firearms entering densely populated urban areas.

Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.