Neutral Citation No. ( 2026:JHHC:8301 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 939 of 2026 Rafikul Shaikh ... Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … Opposite Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Abhay Kr. Mishra, Advocate For the State : A.P.P. --- Order No. 03 Dated 24th March, 2026 Heard the learned counsel appearing for the respective parties. The petitioner is an accused in connection with Pakur Muffasil P.S. Case No. 246 of 2025. It has been alleged that in course of investigation of Pakur Muffasil P.S. Case No. 242 of 2025, the house of the petitioner was raided and the petitioner was apprehended. A country made pistol was recovered from the house of the petitioner. The petitioner appears to be in custody since 08.11.2025. Submission has been advanced by the learned APP that as per the confessional statement of the co-accused persons, it seems that the petitioner is involved in sale and purchase of arms and ammunitions. Learned APP further submits that the petitioner has got several criminal antecedents. However, considering the period of custody undergone by the petitioner and the fact that only a country made pistol was recovered from his possession, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Pakur in connection with Pakur Muffasil P.S. Case No. 246 of 2025. (RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY,J.) 24.03.2026 MK