Salem Police Seize 9 Firearms After Farmer Murder

Salem district police have successfully seized nine country-made firearms from villages adjacent to Karumandurai. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, was a direct response to a fatal shooting incident that occurred on November 22 in Kirangadu. A farmer was killed in that incident by a country-made gun stemming from a property dispute, prompting a thorough investigation.

The extensive searches were carried out by a specialized police team, acting on the directives of senior officials including T Senthil Kumar and A K Giri. This operation involved multiple Deputy Superintendents of Police and inspectors, demonstrating a coordinated effort to curb illegal arms possession. The seized weapons are believed to be linked to criminal activities in the region.

In light of these seizures, Salem district superintendent of police Gautam Goyal has issued an appeal to the public. He urged citizens to voluntarily surrender any illegal firearms they may possess, promising that no legal action would be taken against those who comply. However, he sternly warned that strict legal action would be pursued against individuals found possessing firearms once confiscated by the authorities.