In a significant operation against illegal weapons and narcotics, Supaul police have arrested five individuals. The arrests were made in Murali Ward No. 5, under the Bhabhatiayahi police station area, following a tip-off. During a raid at Prem Sagar Kumar Yadav's residence, police recovered a foreign pistol, a magazine, 11 live cartridges, 15 grams of smack, and Rs 3.28 lakh in cash. Prem Sagar was arrested on the spot.

During the raid, three other youths who had come to Prem Sagar's house to purchase smack were also apprehended. They include Subhash Kumar Mehta from Dighia Ward No. 1 and Vijay Kumar Singh and Kishore from Dighia Ward No. 6, both residents of Nirmali police station area. Based on the information gathered during their interrogation, police also raided Saraygarh Ward No. 12 and arrested Aditya Kumar with 6 grams of smack. In total, five people have been arrested in this operation. The seized weapons, cartridges, smack, and cash have been confiscated.

The Bhabhatiayahi Station House Officer stated on Tuesday evening that further legal action is being taken in the case. Police officials are trying to ascertain the origin of the weapons and narcotics and identify others involved in this illegal trade. The campaign against illegal weapons and drug trafficking in the region will continue.