An increasing trend of local criminals using AK-47s for murders has alarmed the Bihar police. The police suspect that the criminals may also be using AK-47 duplicates made illegally in Munger. An AK-47 was reportedly used for the murder of three people last week at East Champaran’s Pakdidayal. Rana, who is investigating the Pakdidayal triple murder, said that they had arrested five people and might soon get some clues on the weapon used. Sources in Munger said that duplicate AK-47 are available for Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh in the local market.

Source: Indian Express January 25, 2017 23:50 UTC