Maharashtra's Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) today arrested a man from suburban Chembur on the charge of possessing ten pistols, one carbine and 68 cartridges.

On a tip-off, ATS arrested Kailash Singh (28) at Amar Mahal Junction and seized arms and ammunition from his possession, ATS Chief K P Raghuvanshi said.

Preliminary investigations revealed that he had brought the weapons to the city from North India, Raghuvanshi said adding that they were yet to find out what was his role in carrying the weapons.

However, the ATS chief clarified that Singh did not belong to any terror outfit.

The accused was remanded to ATS custody till November 18.