Guwahati: RSS Leader, 5 Others Held For Brandishing Pistol, Firing Blank

A local RSS leader was nabbed for brandishing a firearm and threatening the life of another individual in Guwahati's Kahilipara.

RSS leader Aditya Sharma Baruah allegedly was embroiled in a dispute with Partha Pratim Hazarika over a minor accident after which he brandished his weapon and fired a blank.

Soon after the incident, Baruah fled the scene with five of his accomplices. After Dispur police were informed, a team chased their vehicle and caught them at Lalmati.

Six people including Aditya Sharma Baruah have been arrested in connection with the matter. A 0.32 mm pistol with 10 live rounds of bullets and a magazine were seized along with two vehicles belonging to the accused.

A case numbered 987/24 has been filed at Dispur police station under Sections 25(1)(A)/27 Arms Act and BNS.

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