State vs Vimal Kant Jha and others — Illegal arms manufacturing and police encounter case

Timeline

1. 1 Nov 2026News

   Major success for Lanka police, arms smugglers' factory busted.

   Lanka police have arrested the criminals who shot constable Amit Shukla in an encounter and busted an illegal arms factory. In this operation, a large quantity of manufactured and semi-manufactured weapons and machines were recovered, and several accused including the main kingpin were caught, which also includes a priest.

   Dainik Jagran

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police arrested people who allegedly shot a constable and shut down an illegal weapon factory.

   Who:

   The Lanka police are the law enforcement agency, while the arrested individuals, including a priest and the alleged kingpin, are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Lanka police station, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   Police acted because the accused allegedly shot constable Amit Shukla and were involved in illegal arms manufacturing.

   What it means:

   The police have secured custody of the accused and recovered weapons and machines for the investigation.

2. 1 Nov 2026News

   An illegal arms factory was operating inside a house in Varanasi: 143 cartridges and 3 pistols recovered; the accused are linked to the gang that opened fire on a police personnel.

   Varanasi illegal arms factory busted, police seized pistols and cartridges. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. The police have uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Shivaji Nagar Colony, Samne Ghat, located under the Lanka police station area of Varanasi. The police have arrested Vimal Kant Jha (55) and Aman Kumar Mishra (22) in the case.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police discovered an illegal arms factory inside a house and seized multiple pistols and cartridges.

   Who:

   Vimal Kant Jha and Aman Kumar Mishra are the accused, while the Lanka police station conducted the operation.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Shivaji Nagar Colony, Samne Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, under the Lanka police station area.

   Why:

   The accused are allegedly linked to a criminal gang that previously opened fire on a police officer.

   What it means:

   The police have arrested the two men and are investigating their connection to illegal weapons manufacturing.