Arrested for possession of an illegal firearm, the police were surprised to learn that the man was a criminal wanted for the murder of a senior citizen in Badlapur two years ago. The Chunnabhatti police have handed the man over to the Badlapur police.

Acting on a tip-off on January 26, the Chunabhatti police had formed a team of 10 cops to catch Anwer Khan (28) from Chunabhatti. Khan was in possession of a country made pistol and two live bullets. The cops laid a trap around 4.30 am, caught Khan and seized the illegal firearm.