Illegal Arms Manufacturing Unit Busted in Kolkata
West Bengal STF raided a house in Ayubnagar, uncovering an illegal arms manufacturing unit with firearms and ammunition.
In a major breakthrough against illicit weaponry, the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) successfully dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Kolkata on Tuesday. The raid, conducted following precise intelligence, has sent shockwaves through the local security apparatus.
The Raid at Ayubnagar
Acting on specific information received from reliable sources, STF personnel launched a targeted operation at a residential property located in the Ayubnagar area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Nadial Police Station. The precision of the raid allowed officers to penetrate the premises and uncover a sophisticated setup dedicated to the production of unauthorized weapons.
Seized Weapons and Manufacturing Tools
The search operation yielded a significant cache of weaponry and specialized equipment, pointing to a well-organized manufacturing operation. The items recovered by the authorities include:
- Two 7-mm firearms
- Two country-made firearms
- Live ammunition of various calibres
- Fired ammunition shells
- A substantial quantity of arms-manufacturing tools used to craft the weapons
Suspect at Large; Investigation Underway
While the STF successfully breached the unit, the primary accused managed to evade capture during the chaos of the raid. Although the individual has been officially identified, they remain at large. Law enforcement agencies have already initiated a formal case under the relevant provisions of the Arms Act at the Nadial Police Station.
The investigation is now shifting focus toward two main objectives: tracking down the absconding suspect and dismantling the wider criminal network that provided the resources and demand for this illegal manufacturing hub. Police are currently working to determine how long the unit had been operational and who the intended recipients of these weapons were.