Kalaburagi: Former Corporator Raju Kapanur, a close aide of MLA Priyank Kharge, has been arrested on charges of illegally procuring a pistol.

The arrest of Raju Kapanoor by Yadrami Police in the District has created a stir in the political circles. Raju Kapanoor was arrested for allegedly procuring two country-made pistols and 30 bullets in September last year.

It is said that the countrymade gun was purchased from one Guralingappa in September.