Bhubaneswar, Sept. 27 -- A major crime in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack was prevented after the Commissionerate Police arrested a notorious gun trader and seized firearms and ammunition from his possession.

Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested Sheikh Nadeem from an undisclosed location. Authorities recovered 10 guns, live bullets, and a motorcycle from him.

Officials stated as part of a criminal conspiracy, these firearm, including automatic and semi-automatic weapons, were being brought into Bhubaneswar to commit crimes during the festive season.

Nadeem, a resident of Jagatsinghpur district, had previously been caught in a police encounter in 2015. After his release, he reportedly returned to illegal gun trading activ...