Bijnor, July 11: Six people were arrested after illegal weapons were recovered from a madrasa here in Sherkot in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district on Wednesday, police said. Based on credible information, police conducted a raid at the madrasa where around 25 children study. Shamli Arms Looting Case: NIA Secures Conviction of 5 Accused. Two Held for Supplying Illegal Weapons to Criminals.

"We received information that some anti-social elements visit this madrasa. We searched the premises and recovered five pistols and several cartridges. Six people have been arrested," said Circle Officer K Kanojia. Further investigation in the matter is underway.

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