India, Nov. 14 -- The crime branch unit II on Wednesday arrested three individuals, including a suspected member of the Sharad Mohol gang, for illegal possession of firearms.

The arrested accused have been identified as Vicky Chavan, 20, a resident of Hinjewadi; Pravin Gudheshwar Ankush, 21, a resident of Shaninagar, Katraj, and Rohit Phulchand Bhalshankar, 22, a resident of Vadgaon.

Acting on a tip-off received, police laid a trap near Bodkewadi Phata on Hinjewadi-Man Road and apprehended the trio. Police recovered four pistols and five live cartridges from their possession.

According to police, Chavan is a suspected member of the Sharad Mohol gang and a native of Ghotawade in Mulshi taluka. Earlier this year, he was arrested by Hinje...