Goa, Nov. 30 -- Police seized an air gun and booked a man after residents of Podoshe, Sattari, reported gunshot-like sounds. A team from Valpoi Police Station, along with the FSL unit, conducted a search operation in the Housing Board area of Zariwada. Although nothing suspicious was initially found at the home of Nandkumar Apte, he declined to open a storeroom. Officers eventually forced it open and discovered a blue barrel containing a long air gun fitted with a scope. Police said Apte had no licence for the weapon. During questioning, he admitted to firing it on several occasions to scare away youths gathering at night for drinking and other illegal activities. The investigation continues under senior police officials.

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