India, March 14 -- A day after the Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch busted an illegal gun manufacturing unit at Bayalis Mouza area in Cuttack, concerns are now being expressed whether Odisha has turned into a new spot for illegal firearms manufacturing?

It is a well-known fact that proliferation of illegal firearms has always remained a major concern as it poses serious threats to public safety and national security. Unlicensed weapons fuel criminal activities such as robberies, extortion, and gang violence, making law enforcement's job increasingly difficult.

The easy availability of country-made and smuggled guns empowers anti-social elements, leading to a rise in violent crimes and political unrest. In many regions, th...