Mumbai: Anti-Terrorism Squad arrests 6 persons with arms, ammunition in Borivali
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad`s Mumbai unit has arrested six persons from a guest house in Borivali and seized arms and ammunition. The arrested persons are from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Officials said that Anti-Terrorism Squad along with the local police from Kasturba Marg Police Station conducted a raid at Ellora Guest House in Borivali East early Sunday morning.
During the raid, Anti-Terrorism Squad officials seized a cache of arms, including 29 live cartridges and both Indian and foreign-made pistols from the possession of the detained persons.
The suspects are believed to have origins in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh and alleged to be involved in various cases from murder to robbery.
Police has registered a case and further investigation into the case is underway.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais took part in the parade organised to mark Armed Forces Veterans Day on Sunday.
Over 500 veterans, including gallantry awardees from all three services of the Indian Armed Forces, marched at the Marine Drive.
The parade is aimed at creating awareness amongst the citizens about the glorious contribution of the veterans in service to the nation.
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During the Armed Forces Veterans Day Parade, a Navy veteran said that the parade can be an inspiration for youth to join the armed forces.
“I started this procedure, which was approved by the headquarters. This is going to be an annual feature where the parade will be led by senior veterans. The youth see how the veterans are being respected, and this can be an inspiration for the youth to join the armed forces,” he added.
He further said that the veterans want only three things, PMR – pension, medical assistance, and respect.
“The veterans want only three things, PMR- pension, medical assistance, and respect. If the veterans are respected, then their josh will increase in the defence sector,” he said.
The parade generated a lot of enthusiasm amongst the citizens of Mumbai, who watched over 500 veterans, including those who fought the nation`s wars, participate in it with great zeal and patriotic fervour.
Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated every year by hosting events in honour of ex-servicemen and their families. (With additional reporting by ANI)