Murshidabad: Law enforcement authorities in West Bengal have uncovered a substantial cache of illegal firearms and ammunition following a major operation conducted across the Murshidabad district. The raids, executed within two distinct police station jurisdictions, resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of contraband and the apprehension of three individuals connected to the case. According to official findings, the combined searches in the Berhampore and Shaktipur areas led to the recovery of 10 weapons, 11 magazines, and a total of 226 live rounds of ammunition.
Weapons Recovered Following Interrogation of Youth Trinamool President
The initial phase of the operation was launched by the Berhampore police station following a confidential tip-off. Authorities subjected Papai Ghosh, the youth wing president of the party in Berhampore town who was already in police custody, to intensive questioning. Subsequent searches conducted at his residence based on these leads yielded 7 illegal firearms, 5 magazines, and 186 rounds of ammunition. The scale of the recovery has generated widespread alarm and tension throughout the local neighborhood.
Additional Firearms Seized in Shaktipur
In a parallel development, officers attached to the Shaktipur police station placed another suspect under arrest and initiated formal questioning. Acting upon the disclosures made by this individual, law enforcement teams carried out a targeted search that successfully uncovered an additional 3 firearms, 6 magazines, and 40 rounds of ammunition. Investigators are currently working to trace the origin of these arms and determine their intended destination.
Police Investigating Broader Criminal Network
Authorities are actively probing the wider network to identify other participants linked to this operation and to ascertain where the confiscated weapons were slated to be transported. Two additional suspects have been detained in connection with the ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officials suspect that the accused individuals may have been orchestrating an illegal arms trafficking ring across the district or plotting a significant disruptive incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
