Mna held with unlicensed pistol

A man was arrested here today after an unlicensed pistol and some live cartridges were recovered from his possession, police said.

During a checking drive, police officials nabbed Varinder Singh alias Happy, a resident of Sirhind Mandi in the district and seized a .315 bore pistol and four live cartridges from him.

A case under the relevant sections of the Arms Act has been registered against Singh while the further probes are on, police added.