Nagpur: Lakadganj Police arrested a 35-year-old man on Thursday afternoon, May 1, for carrying a deadly weapon near the Ganga-Jamuna area on Cement Road.

Around 2:25 PM, officers received a tip about a man seen wandering the area with a weapon. On reaching the location, they spotted the suspect attempting to flee but managed to catch him after a brief chase.

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The man was identified as Ravindra Rambhau Yede, a resident of Sonegaon Lodhi, Post Ashta. A sharp iron knife, locally called a ‘hatimar’, worth around ₹300, was found concealed in his waistband.

Police believe he intended to use the weapon for a possible criminal act. He has been booked under Section 4/25 of the Indian Arms Act and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. Further investigation is underway.