A man was arrested on Sunday on the charges of possessing illegal guns in Choudwar of Cuttack. The accused has been identified as Rama Singh.
On December 28, Rama had an altercation with a person named Mohanty Banara Godadhua village. Later, Rama lost his temper and fired shots at Mohanty. However, the Mohanty had a close shave as the bullet missed him by a whisker.
Later, the Mohanty lodged a written complaint against Rama at Choudwar Police station.
Based on the complaint, Police initiated a probe and raided the house of Rama.
During the raid, the police seized two guns, four cartridges, and some gunpowder from Rama’s house. After the seizure of firearms, Rama was arrested by the police and produced before the court.
Further investigation in connection with the seizure of firearms and other articles is underway.