The suspect has been identified as Bipin Kumar Jha (23), a resident of Brahamapur VDC in the district.

According to the District Police Office, Saptari, they found the pistol from motorcycle-borne Jha's possession, when he was intercepted by the security personnel at Bishnupur.

According to DSP Dan Bahadur Karki, Jha has been taken in custody for further investigation.