NRI Arrested in Bengaluru for Bringing Live Bullets from the US
Bengaluru: NRI Arrested for Bringing Live Bullets from US, Leaving Loaded Magazine in Hotel Room
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Arman Mutaahar, an NRI residing in Bengaluru, was arrested for illegally bringing seven live revolver bullets from the US. The police investigation was triggered by the discovery of a loaded firearm magazine left in a hotel room. Mutaahar has a history of legal issues in the US, including a previous arrest for threatening his wife's ex-husband.
- 01Arman Mutaahar left a magazine containing seven live bullets in a hotel room, prompting police investigation.
- 02He previously worked in the US military and was arrested for threatening his wife's ex-husband with a firearm.
- 03Mutaahar holds a Green Card and had a valid license for his Ruger pistol in the US, which was confiscated by authorities.
- 04The hotel staff alerted police after finding the magazine nearly two weeks after Mutaahar's visit.
- 05Multiple agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau and the National Investigation Agency, are involved in the investigation.
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Arman Mutaahar, an NRI living in Bengaluru, was arrested by the JC Nagar police for illegally bringing seven live revolver bullets into India from the United States. The investigation began when hotel staff discovered a loaded firearm magazine left in his hotel room after he attended a party. Mutaahar, who has been residing in the US for several years and holds a Green Card, has a troubling history, including a prior arrest for threatening his wife's ex-husband with a revolver during a family dispute. Although he had a valid license for his Ruger pistol in the US, the weapon was confiscated by authorities in connection with that case. After leaving the magazine behind, Mutaahar failed to return to the hotel for nearly two weeks, prompting the manager to notify the police. Following his arrest, Mutaahar has been interrogated by various agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau and the National Investigation Agency, as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the case and determine further legal actions.
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The incident raises concerns about firearm regulations and safety in India, especially regarding the illegal import of ammunition.
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