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Summary:

The e-paper “The Hindu” published on January 2, 2026, reported the arrest of Amjad Khan in Hyderabad for illegal possession of a country-made pistol. Khan, a businessman, allegedly purchased the weapon from Avinash through a mediator named Amith. Both Avinash and Amith are currently at large. Police recovered the pistol and a mobile phone from Khan and warned the public against possessing illegal arms.

News Article:

Hyderabad Businessman Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession

Hyderabad, India – January 2, 2026 – Amjad Khan, a 29-year-old businessman residing in the Charminar area of Hyderabad, was arrested today by the Special Crime Team of the Central Crime Station (CCS) and Hussaini Alam police. He is charged with the illegal possession of a country-made pistol.

According to police reports, Khan, a native of Hyderabad who previously worked in Saudi Arabia, purchased the 0.7 mm calibre pistol approximately ten months ago for ₹80,000. The transaction allegedly involved Avinash, also known as Kallu, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, as the seller, and Amith, a resident of BHEL in Hyderabad and also from Madhya Pradesh, as the mediator. Police allege Khan used the weapon to threaten the public.

During the arrest, authorities confiscated the pistol and a mobile phone from Khan. While Khan is now in custody, the other two individuals implicated in the arms deal, Avinash and Amith, remain at large.

Hyderabad City Police are urging anyone in possession of illegal arms to surrender them at the nearest police station. Authorities have stated they are maintaining strict surveillance on anti-social elements and will take decisive action against any violations.

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