Banda, December 28
An illegal arms factory was unearthed in Marauli village here and a person was arrested in this connection, police said on Wednesday.
Superintendent of Police Abhinandan said the factory was unearthed on Tuesday following a tip off, and raids were conducted in which one Amrit Vishwakarma was arrested.
A number of arms, bullets and machines were seized from the spot.
The accused admitted that he used to sell country-made pistols to criminals, he said, adding investigation was on to ascertain how many arms have been sold till now.
The accused has been sent to jail, the SP said.