Kolkata: In a significant operation ahead of Durga Puja, the West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) reportedly seized a cache of firearms, ammunition and equipment suspected to be associated with illegal weapons manufacturing in the Ayubnagar area of Nadiyal, Kolkata, on Tuesday.
According to information from STF sources, the seized items included two 7mm pistols, two country made firearms, several cartridges and tools believed to have been used for weapons manufacturing.
Sources stated that the accused managed to flee before the search operation was carried out. No arrest was reported in connection with this particular raid in the information available.
Following the recovery, a case was registered under the Arms Act at Nadiyal Police Station. Further investigation is expected to establish the origin of the weapons, the intended recipients and whether the seized equipment was connected to a wider illegal arms network.
The recovery comes ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, when security arrangements across Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal receive heightened attention. The investigation will be crucial in determining the circumstances surrounding the suspected arms stockpile.
Disclaimer: This report is based on the information provided and attributed to STF sources. Further details should be confirmed through official police statements as the investigation progresses.
