Mukhiya arrested
district was arrested today for posessing a large number of unlicenced arms and ammunition.
Police said the mukhiya of Barue panchayat was arrested following a tip off.
The police raided the mukhiya's residence, seized the arms and ammunition and arrested him.
Police seized a double barrel riffle, one pistol and 40 live cartidges from his house.
Investigation is on to unearth his suspected relations with Maoists, the police added.