Police on Monday arrested a man with a gun from the premises of the Supreme Court.

Superintendent of Police Bhupendra Khatri, chief of Kathmandu District Police Range, said Deepak Khadka of Buddhashanti Rural Municipality-3 of Jhapa was arrested with the semi-automatic gun.

“He was apprehended by police stationed at the court during a routine security check upon entry. Further investigation into the matter is currently ongoing,” said Khatri.