The seizure was made during a raid conducted by police in Ozapalayam village yesterday following information that some persons were possessing unlicensed guns for hunting, they said.
Police found the country-made gun in the house of Annamalai and arrested him.
The 47-year old farmer allegedly told the police that the gun was meant for hunting animals like deer and rabbits.
Police said they have registered a case under the Explosives Act against the farmer.
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