New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in a joint operation with the Bihar STF, arrested an absconding accused, Karamullah, from Saran in connection with a case related to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and live ammunition, the agency said on Sunday.

The NIA said Karamullah, son of Abdul Gaffar and a resident of Ward No. 02, Chetan Parsa in Saran district, was arrested on Saturday.

According to the central agency, "Accused Karamullah had conspired with other co-accused persons to smuggle sophisticated prohibited-bore weapons from Nagaland to Bihar, with the intention of disrupting public peace and safety and endangering national security."

The case was initially registered on May 7, 2024, following the recovery ...