Two youths in Nalanda were arrested after a video showing them brandishing a rifle circulated on social media, prompting a police investigation.
The case came to light after a video went viral showing two youths openly displaying a firearm. Police initiated an investigation immediately after the video surfaced.
During the investigation, police identified the individuals seen in the video and conducted raids to apprehend them. Both accused were arrested within a short period.
During interrogation, the accused stated that they had purchased the weapon from Jharkhand and had been keeping it in their possession.
Based on information provided by the accused, police recovered a rifle concealed in a straw storage structure. The weapon had been hidden carefully to avoid detection. It has since been seized, and further investigation is underway.
Police officials stated that openly displaying weapons and sharing such videos on social media constitutes a legal offence and sends a harmful message in society. A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections, and procedures are being undertaken to send them to judicial custody.
Police are also investigating the claim that the weapon was purchased from Jharkhand to identify others involved and determine whether a larger network is linked to the transaction.
The incident has drawn attention in the area, with residents expressing concern over the public display of firearms. Authorities are continuing to investigate the procurement and distribution of the weapon.
