The jawan, identified as S Parimal, was stated to be be posted somewhere in Nagaland in CRPF camp and was arrested for carrying a 5-mm pistol and 28 rounds of ammunition, SRP, Milan Kanto Das said.

Parimal, who was arrested by GRP, Sainthia from a Burdwan-bound local train, told police he was on way to Burdwan station. He was headed to his hometown in Tamil Nadu.

Acting on a tip off the GRP men started searching the compartment and found a gun and some rounds of ammunition in a bag lying in the custody of Parimal.

  

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First Published: Sep 09 2010 | 3:54 PM IST

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