Surat: The police on Saturday recovered 23 live catrridges and two country-made pistolsform the residence of Yunus Kothari, brother history-sheeter Sajju Kothani, during reconstruction of a crime scene. The police were conducting the inquest regarding the FIR of threats against their nephew, Aquib Kothari.The cartridges are compatible with country-made pistols. The incident unfolded when Sajju and Yunus confronted Aquib over an unpaid loan of Rs 30 lakh. Aquib had borrowed Rs 50 lakh from Sajju’s wife, Kausarbanu, over the past few years, and repaid Rs 20 lakh. During the altercation, Sajju allegedly brandished the pistol at Aquib. Aquib’s brother, Aftab, alerted the police, leading to the arrest of Sajju and Yunus. A country-made pistol with 10 bullets was recovered from Sajju’s possession.Investigations are ongoing find out the source of firearms and ammunition. Both brothers have a history of multiple crimes.Sajju, previously booked under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GujCTOC) for extortion, was recently released on bail by the Supreme Court with the condition that he must not enter Surat city limits except for court proceedings. Despite this, he visited his brother in Nanpura on Friday while in the city to appear in court.Based on Aquib’s complaint, the Athwalines police booked the brothers for attempt to commit murder and relevant sections of the Arms Act and Money Laundering Act.Deputy commissioner of police, Zone 4, Vijaysingh Gurjar, said, “There are two cases of GujCTOC against Sajju and his gang members. He got bail in both cases from the Supreme Court on the condition that he should not enter the Surat city jurisdiction. He had violated the bail conditions as well.”Sajju has been named multiple criminal activities, including gambling, illegal moneylending, and extortion.
