Ramgarh (Jharkhand), May 28 (PTI) A 28-year-old member of the banned Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) was arrested from Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, police said on Tuesday.

Samrit Ganjhu, alias Malinga, was apprehended on Monday from his father-in-law's house in Sayal Nalapar village in Bhurkunda, a senior officer said.

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"He was hiding there for over a week. Two loaded pistols and cartridges were seized from his possession," he said.

Ramgarh Superintendent of Police Vimal Kumar told media persons that a police team was formed to arrest Ganjhu, an active member of the proscribed outfit.

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Ganjhu was wanted in several cases registered against him in Ramgarh and Chatra districts, he said.

The arrested person was sent to jail on Tuesday.

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