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One apprehended

By AT Kokrajhar Bureau |

A person identified as Jahidul Islam was apprehended by security forces in a joint operation from Rupsi in Kokrajhar district on Tuesday. A 7.65 pistol,magazine and three live ammunition were recovered from him.

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