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Seven firearms seized from TMC leader’s residence in Murshidabad, West Bengal
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🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:36 PM
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Police in Murshidabad recovered a cache of weapons from the home of a Trinamool Congress leader, seizing seven firearms, officials said.
Murshidabad police on Tuesday uncovered an arms cache at the residence of a senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, confiscating seven firearms, according to a statement from the district superintendent of police. The seizure was part of a routine verification drive, but investigators were alerted after receiving a tip-off about the presence of illegal weapons at the politician's house.
The recovered items included a mix of pistols and rifles, all of which were registered as illegal under the Arms Act. The police have launched a formal investigation to determine the source of the weapons and whether they were intended for personal use or illicit distribution. The TMC leader, whose name was not disclosed pending further inquiry, has been questioned by investigators.
Authorities said the case will be forwarded to the state crime branch for detailed forensic analysis and possible prosecution under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The incident underscores growing concerns about the proliferation of unauthorized firearms in the state.
The recovered items included a mix of pistols and rifles, all of which were registered as illegal under the Arms Act. The police have launched a formal investigation to determine the source of the weapons and whether they were intended for personal use or illicit distribution. The TMC leader, whose name was not disclosed pending further inquiry, has been questioned by investigators.
Authorities said the case will be forwarded to the state crime branch for detailed forensic analysis and possible prosecution under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The incident underscores growing concerns about the proliferation of unauthorized firearms in the state.