14 illegal muzzle-loading guns seized from Barahatal

Summary

Police recovered 14 illegal muzzle-loading guns from forests in Barahatal Rural Municipality of Surkhet after acting on tip-offs from local areas. The weapons were found in Sajghari and Panidanda Community Forests and taken to the Babiyachaur Area Police Office for investigation.

Key Points
  • Police found 14 illegal muzzle-loading guns in forests of Barahatal Rural Municipality, Surkhet.
  • Six guns were recovered from Sajghari Community Forest in Ward 5, including four intact firearms and two incomplete barrels.
  • Eight more guns were found in Panidanda Community Forest in Ward 7, including five intact firearms and three incomplete ones.
  • All recovered firearms have been sent to the Babiyachaur Area Police Office for further investigation.
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