Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, Feb 5: Ulidih police have arrested two criminals in connection with a violent assault near the Laxman Nagar Kali Temple and sent them to judicial custody.
A country-made pistol and eight live cartridges were recovered from their possession.
Police said the accused attacked a man due to personal enmity and struck him on the head and body with the butt of the firearm, causing serious injuries.
On receiving information from local residents, the police reached the spot and rushed the injured victim to hospital, where his condition is stated to be stable.
Following the incident, raids were conducted leading to the arrest of both accused. Investigation revealed that they have a criminal history and were earlier involved in several offences.
A case has been registered under the Arms Act and other relevant sections, while police are also probing the source of the illegal weapon and possible links to a wider criminal network
