Nayagarh, Dec 1: Police have successfully busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Godipada village, under the jurisdiction of Ranpur police station, arresting two individuals in connection with the case. The accused, identified as Tofan Nayak alias Gudu (21) and Prasant Biswal alias Panda (45), both residents of Nayagarh district, were arrested following a raid on Sunday.
The case has been registered under Ranpur PS Case No. 357, dated 29.11.2025, encompassing multiple sections, including 109(1), 351(3), 132(3)(5) BNS, 2023, and Sections 25(1a), 27, and 29 of the Arms Act.
According to the police, the breakthrough came when Inspector Dharmendra Sial and his team, on routine patrol near Baunsagad Square, intercepted Tofan Nayak, who was riding a blue Hero HF Deluxe motorcycle (Reg. OD 25L9196). A country-made pistol was discovered in Nayak's possession, but he failed to produce any legal documents for its ownership.
Based on the information provided by Nayak, the police raided Prasant Biswal's house at Godipada. Upon entering, they found Biswal actively engaged in the illegal manufacturing of firearms on the roof. Biswal, armed with a country-made gun, attacked ASI M.K. Digal, injuring him on the neck. The police, however, managed to overpower and arrest him on the spot.
During the raid, law enforcement officers seized a range of firearm manufacturing tools from Biswal's premises. These included items such as trigger pieces, punches, dye machines, welding machines, gas pipes, iron rods, rail pahi, vice machines, bullet machines, and drill machines, all tools essential for the illegal production of weapons. In addition, the police recovered two country-made guns and the motorcycle used in the operation.
All seized items were taken into evidence and documented in a proper seizure list, signed in the presence of witnesses.
Both accused individuals are now being prosecuted for the illegal manufacturing and possession of firearms, violating Section 5 of the Arms Act. The case highlights the growing concern over illegal arms manufacturing in the region, with authorities intensifying efforts to curb such activities.
