The Guwahatipolice on Wednesday arrested a dreaded robber from Bharalumukh area in thecity. The arrested robber has been identified as one Sakil.

Accordingto reports, Sakil is a resident of Mangaldoi district. He allegedly threateneda man at gunpoint and demanded a huge amount of money from him.

However, the man later contacted the police and based on his inputs police arrested Sakil on Wednesday evening, while he arrived at Bharalumukh area to collect the demanded money. However, Sakil's partner managed to escape from the spot. Police also recovered a country-made pistol from him.

Sourcesin the police have stated that Sakil has been arrested under Arms Act and acase has been registered against him.