A licensed pistol missing from police station in Katihar has caused worry among locals. The weapon was deposited at the station during elections but went missing during a routine check. This has raised serious questions about security inside police premises.
The pistol belonged to a licensed owner who handed it over to the police for safekeeping during the elections. Later, when officers checked the storage, the licensed pistol missing from police station in Katihar could not be found.
Police began investigating immediately. They reviewed CCTV footage and checked all records but found no clue about how the weapon disappeared. Residents are concerned about safety if a gun can vanish from a police station.
The Superintendent of Police confirmed an FIR has been filed against unknown persons. Officers said they will take strict action against anyone responsible. The investigation is ongoing, and police are determined to recover the pistol.
People in the area fear that if a licensed pistol is not safe in police custody, public safety may be at risk. Authorities are now under pressure to solve the case quickly.
