Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly possessing deadly weapons and planning to attack members of a rival group in Bengaluru to settle an old rivalry.

The accused has been identified as Salman alias Gale Bin Akbar. He was arrested on Tuesday, November 10, following a tip-off received by officers and staff of the CCB’s Organised Crime Wing (East), police said.

According to the police, Salman had allegedly planned to attack members of a rival group with whom he had a long-standing dispute. The proposed attack was reportedly intended to settle old scores.

CCB acts on tip-off

Police received information that Salman was allegedly in possession of deadly weapons and preparing to carry out an attack on members of the rival group.

Following the tip-off, officials from the CCB Organised Crime Wing (East) conducted a raid and apprehended him. He was reportedly found in possession of the weapons during the operation.

A senior police officer said the accused was subsequently produced before the D.J. Halli police station along with a report for further legal action.

Accused has previous criminal cases

According to the police, Salman had previously been involved in cases related to attempted murder and narcotics supply.

Investigators also said he had an old enmity with a rowdy-sheeter associated with the D.J. Halli police station limits. The alleged rivalry is believed to have been behind his plan to attack members of the opposing group.

However, further details about the weapons recovered, the identities of the intended targets and the extent of the alleged gang rivalry have not been disclosed in the available police account.

Further investigation underway

The arrest was made before the alleged attack could take place, according to the police account. The accused has been handed over to the D.J. Halli police station for further legal proceedings.

Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged plan and establish whether others were involved.

The allegations against Salman remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.