Taplejung, November 23
A man in possession of gun and explosive materials was apprehended from Taplejung today, police said.
A team led by Inspector Sanjay Bucha arrested Nabin Kumar Nalbo from Mikkwakhola rural municipality with the gun, ammunitions, gunpowder, khukuri and iron rods. The team was on a mobile patrolling duty to monitor security in the area amid ongoing vote counting of the general elections.
According to Inspector Bucha, Nalbo will be charged for illegal possession of weapons.