What did the student claim about the pistol found at the metro station?

The student claimed he had found the 0.315-bore pistol near Janeshwar Mishra park and was carrying it when he boarded the Metro.

What legal action is being taken against the student arrested with a pistol in Lucknow?

A case has been registered against the student under section 3/25 of the Arms Act, and police are investigating his background for any criminal record or links to illegal arms networks.

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Student Caught With Gun at Lucknow Metro Station

Q: Why was a student arrested at the Lucknow Metro station?

A 19-year-old student was arrested at the KD Singh Babu stadium Metro station after an illegal country-made pistol was found in his bag during security screening.

5 Feb

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Summary

A 19-year-old student was arrested with an illegal pistol.
The weapon was discovered during routine security checks at a metro station.
The accused claimed he found the firearm near a park.

Student Caught With Gun at Lucknow Metro Station

In Lucknow, a 19-year-old student was arrested at the KD Singh Babu stadium Metro station after an illegal country-made pistol was discovered in his bag during routine security checks on Tuesday. Metro security personnel alerted the police, leading to the apprehension of the youth by a team from Hazratganj police station.

The accused, identified as Akshat Kanaujia from Vrindavan colony, was found with a 0.315-bore pistol. He claimed to have found the weapon near Janeshwar Mishra park and was carrying it when he boarded the Metro. A case has been registered against him under section 3/25 of the Arms Act.