Illegal arms making unit busted in Morbi house

Rajkot: Acting on a tip-off, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Morbi arrested a man, Salim Malani alias Miyana, from Chikhli village in Maliya Miyana taluka for allegedly running an illegal country-made firearm manufacturing unit from his residence.
Another accused, Siddiq Kajediya alias Miyana, who purchased a firearm from him is currently absconding.
During interrogation, Salim admitted that he had learned how to manufacture and repair firearms by watching YouTube videos. He revealed that he had been making 12-bore single-barrel country-made guns for the past two to three years using various tools in the backyard of his house. He also disclosed that he was currently engaged in both manufacturing and repairing these firearms for different clients.
The police recovered two 12-bore single-barrel country-made guns, two electric welding machines, two electric grinder machines, one drill machine, iron rods and welding tools, two electric boards, sixty 12-bore cartridges, two plastic bottles containing gunpowder, 111 small iron pellets, welding goggles, scissors, and a metal roll container.
During questioning, Salim confessed to having sold a firearm to Siddiq. He further stated that Siddiq had also left the weapon with him for repair.
Based on this information, the police have filed a case against Siddiq as well under relevant sections of the Arms Act.

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