Namakkal: Two men, including a marine engineer, were arrested for allegedly possessing a country-made gun in Namakkal district on Tuesday, October 20, The Hindu reported.

Acting on a tip-off, Rasipuram police were conducting vehicle checks at Onankaradu on Tuesday. While checking a two-wheeler, police found a country-made gun and 12 rubber bullets in a bag, according to the reports. Mirror Now reported the same recovery during the Rasipuram police check at Onankaradu.

Police identified the two as B. Natarajan (46), a resident of Malaiyalapatti in Perambalur district and a marine engineer, and his friend Marimuthu (45). Police registered a case, arrested the duo and remanded them in prison, The Hindu said. The investigation is continuing.

The allegations are police allegations at this stage and will be tested in court.

Sources: The Hindu (published October 21, 2026); Mirror Now.