FIR filed against mafia Ganesh Yadav for missing licensed rifle

Prayagraj: An FIR has been registered against mafia Ganesh Yadav at Jhunsi police station for allegedly providing false information about his licensed weapon.

Station officer Mahesh Mishra said when a police team visited Yadav’s residence in the Havelia area on May 27 to verify the status of his licensed rifle, he claimed that his non-prohibited bore (NPB) rifle was missing in 2016.

The inspection was carried out following a High Court directive to verify the credentials and status of weapons held by mafias and known criminals.

Police said Yadav did not inform authorities about the alleged loss or theft of his licensed weapon, raising suspicion.

An FIR has been lodged under Sections 238 (causing disappearance of evidence) and 212 (furnishing false information), and further investigation is underway.