Agartala, Oct 29 : Tripura Police seized 200 rounds of live ammunition during a routine vehicle-checking operation in Gomati district's Udaipur subdivision and arrested one person in connection with the recovery, officials said.
The seizure was made at Maharani under the jurisdiction of Radhakishorepur police station when police personnel deployed for naka checking intercepted a suspicious vehicle travelling from Udaipur towards Gandacherra, they said.
The arrested person has been identified as Jayanta Lal Chakma.
According to police sources, personnel searched the vehicle after intercepting it and recovered a bag containing 200 rounds of live ammunition.
The recovery prompted the police to initiate an investigation to establish the source of the ammunition, its intended destination and the purpose for which it was being transported.
Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Debanjali Ray reportedly reached the spot and supervised the questioning of the arrested person.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the transportation of the ammunition and are trying to ascertain whether the consignment was intended for any illegal activity, police sources said.
The police are also probing whether the seized ammunition is linked to an illegal arms trafficking network and whether other persons were involved in its transportation.
Officials are expected to examine the arrested person's statements and other available evidence as part of the investigation.
The seizure comes ahead of the municipal elections, prompting investigators to look into the circumstances surrounding the movement of such a quantity of live ammunition.
However, no official confirmation was immediately available on whether the consignment had any connection with the upcoming polls.
Police have not yet disclosed the origin of the ammunition or the identity of any possible recipients.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
