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Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have arrested a rowdy-sheeter for allegedly firing a country-made pistol into the air last week near southeast Bengaluru’s Gurappanapalya.
The Suddaguntepalya police arrested Sirajuddin alias Buldo, a rowdy-sheeter residing in Gurappanapalya. Investigators seized the country-made weapon in his possession. A preliminary probe revealed that he had purchased the pistol from Bihar, but the police are still trying to verify these claims and identify the supplier.
An officer told DH that Sirajuddin used this pistol to threaten people within his own circle of friends. He knew all the small businessmen in his area and would receive tip-offs whenever any of those businessmen made a profit. The suspect allegedly brandished the pistol and demanded a certain percentage of their profits.
In a similar incident, he fired the pistol into the air while under the influence of alcohol.
The police initiated a case and apprehended the suspect at his home on Thursday. According to the police, this is not the first time Sirajuddin has been caught with a weapon.
He was previously arrested for possessing another country-made pistol, which he also claimed to have bought from Bihar.
A rowdy sheet has been opened against Sirajuddin at the Suddaguntepalya police station due to his frequent involvement in crimes. Previously, he faced more than 10 cases, a few of which have now been closed. Currently, only four cases are active, according to an officer from the southeast division.
The suspect has been booked under the Arms Act, according to the police.