Crime Branch arrest Madhya Pradesh native and a localite for illegal arms trading in Bengaluru

The accused have been identified as Syed Masood (26), a resident of Siddapura and Javed Alam (19), hailing from Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh.

Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths have arrested two persons for illegally procuring and supplying a pistol and 50 live cartridges in the city.

The accused have been identified as Syed Masood (26), a resident of Siddapura and a sheep trader, and Javed Alam (19), hailing from Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh.

Police said Masood had allegedly procured a 0.32 mm pistol from Javed Alam without a valid licence.

Syed Masood (top) and Javed Alam arrested for illegal arms trading

Based on credible information, the CCB registered a case under Arms Act and launched an investigation and seized one 0.32 mm pistol and 50 live cartridges from their possession.

During the interrogation Masood revealed that he had purchased the pistol for self defense and paid Rs 45,000 to Alam.

Further investigation into the case revealed that one more accused -- an associate of Alam -- is currently absconding.