Bettiah police arrested Hasmat Ansari from Tunia Bishunpur with 2 country-made pistols, 4 cartridges, and an e-rickshaw. SDPO Vivek Deep said the items were seized from Ansari's possession and home. Ansari has a criminal history, with murder and fraud cases filed against him in 2023. Acting on a tip-off, police formed a raid team. They stopped Ansari's red e-rickshaw near Chamainia bridge, finding weapons under the seat. More weapons were found at his house. Ansari was sent to judicial custody after questioning. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 18:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bettiah police arrested Hasmat Ansari from Tunia Bishunpur with 2 country-made pistols, 4 cartridges, and an e-rickshaw on 14 Feb 2024
- SDPO Vivek Deep said the items were seized from Ansari's possession and home
- Ansari has a criminal history, with murder and fraud cases filed against him in 2023