Illegal Arms Trade: INC OBC Cell Chief Arrested

Berhampur (Reporters Today Bureau): President of Congress’ OBC Cell in Ganjam district, Amir Bhuyan was arrested by Aska police on Thursday for his alleged involvement in an illegal arms trafficking racket. As per sources, Bhuyan who was en route to Bhubaneswar in his SUV held by the police from Khairaputi village under Aska police limits late on Wednesday night. Upon searching his vehicle police recovered two firearms loaded with ammunition from him.

According to the police, they have got information about Bhuyan indulgence in illegal arms trading. After which the SP of Ganjam district ordered to put him under close watch. The police said in a statement “He was under surveillance for last six months. On the intervening night of March 31 and April 1, 2021, at 03.00 AM, information was received that the said arm trader is coming in his SUV from Gangapur towards Aska. The police swung into action and conducted extensive blocking. Finally, he was caught at Pakalapalli gate of Aska,”

One loaded pistol found from his waist while another loaded pistol was found from the boot of the SUV, during the search, the statement added. “It is learned that he is involved in the arms trade for since long. The involvement of others is under scrutiny. Police on duty are yet to unearth the details of the deal,” the statement further stated. Speaking about the case, the Additional SP of Ganjam, Thakur Prasad Patra said, “Bhuyan’s name had cropped up while investigating a previous case in which eight suspects were arrested and 10 firearms were recovered from them. Bhuyan is a realtor working at Sunderpada in Bhubaneswar.”

However refuted all the allegations and pretend ignorance about them being there of firearms in his vehicle, “I do not know how these ended up in my car. It might have dropped by one of my friends.” “I never committed any crime ever. Let the police investigate the matter. If found guilty, I will face action as per the constitution,” Bhuyan added.