Pune Police conducted a major raid in Umarti village, located on the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh border, targeting a hub for illegal firearms known as 'Umarti Sikligar Arms' or 'USA'. The village, historically known for metallurgy and its Sikligar community, is now alleged to be involved in the illicit weapons trade. This operation followed investigations into gang war murders in Pune, where seized pistols were traced back to the village. The raid involved extensive police resources, including drones and live camera feeds.