Kolkata Police STF seizes firearms, ammunition in city ahead of New Year, 3 held
KOLKATA: The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on Tuesday recovered 12 firearms and ammunition from two locations in the city and arrested three persons, an officer said.
"Three persons have been arrested. We have started questioning them," the officer said.
According to police sources, two men were spotted loitering suspiciously in Strand Road area and detained.
"Upon searching a large bag carried by the duo, we found a one-shotter, a 7mm pistol and at least 20 to 22 rounds of ammunition," the officer said, adding that they were later arrested.
In Alipore, police arrested a man identified as Rajesh Kumar Sau and recovered 11 firearms from his possession, the policeman said.
Get a chance to win ₹5000 Amazon Voucher by taking part in India's Biggest Habit Index! Take the survey here
"Three persons have been arrested. We have started questioning them," the officer said.
According to police sources, two men were spotted loitering suspiciously in Strand Road area and detained.
"Upon searching a large bag carried by the duo, we found a one-shotter, a 7mm pistol and at least 20 to 22 rounds of ammunition," the officer said, adding that they were later arrested.
In Alipore, police arrested a man identified as Rajesh Kumar Sau and recovered 11 firearms from his possession, the policeman said.
Get a chance to win ₹5000 Amazon Voucher by taking part in India's Biggest Habit Index! Take the survey here
Popular from City
- 'We are heartbroken': 2 childhood friends from Telangana killed in California accident; kin urge govt to bring back bodies
- 'Sat on his chest': Retired IAF engineer murdered by daughter-in-law over property row in Delhi; arrested
- Delhi airport assault case: Air India Express Pilot arrested weeks after thrashing passenger
- Karnataka shocker: Man forces 3-year-old to drink alcohol at bar; excise dept steps in
- 'Extremely shameful': Japanese tourists 'harassed' at Varanasi ghat; Congress demands probe
end of article
Trending Stories
- “Why she’s out there”: Tim Dillon highlights public confusion over Erika Kirk’s appearances following Charlie Kirk tragedy
- AP SBTET result 2025 released at sbtet.ap.gov.in: Check steps to download scorecards here
- 'Deeply concerned': PM Modi reacts to reports of attack on Putin’s house; urges restraint, dialogue
- 'Treated as infiltrators': Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary meets PM Modi; flags 'violence against migrant workers'
- Meals, refunds, baggage help: Over 100 flights hit as dense fog blankets Delhi; govt issues advisory
- Escalation in Mukalla: Yemen declares emergency after Saudi Arabia bombs port; 72-hour blockade imposed
- Biggest since 2022: Massive protests rock Iran; Tehran shopkeepers shut shops — what’s fuelling the unrest
Featured in city
- 'Body dried, reduced to skeletal frame': Rtd railway employee, daughter confined, starved by servant couple for 5 years in UP; she survives
- Sambhal: Heavy security deployed ahead of anti-encroachment drive near Shahi Jama Masjid
- Majestic metro assault: Security staffer slapped 7 times, kicked for asking Bengaluru techies to stand in queue
- Sunny Leone’s Mathura gig cancelled: Seers fume over New Year event; show called off to honour traditions
- 'We are heartbroken': 2 childhood friends from Telangana killed in California accident; kin urge govt to bring back bodies
- ‘No one listens to me, I don’t want govt job’: Noted actor Nandini MC dies by suicide in Bengaluru; what her death note said
Photostories
- Snow guaranteed! Top 5 destinations to visit in India this January for 2026 winter fun
- Bengaluru’s Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout moves closer to habitation as development work picks up
- Gukesh: 5 things teenagers should learn from the chess champion
- Chennai’s Thirumayilai set for major connectivity boost with stacked Metro tunnels for smoother travel
- 3 common mistakes with potatoes to avoid and easy solutions
- How exam pressure affects teenage mental health
- Talk Health Tuesday: Heart health red flags you shouldn’t Google but should check with a doctor
- Lily Collins’ motherhood journey: Times when she proved she’s a hands-on mom
- Weight loss diet: How to make low-fat Soya Sandwich for breakfast
- 7 powerful words to motivate your child
Videos
13:47 'Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators': Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll Bugle04:24 From Defence To Civil Skies: HAL’s Dhruv-NG Helicopter Takes Flight In India’s Aviation Push04:28 Japanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’05:43 Chicken’s Neck Threat Sparks Sharp Reply As Nagaland Minister Warns Bangladesh Radicals Boldly06:13 Bilawal Bhutto Goes On Anti-India Rant, Says 'Modi Is Afraid Of Asim Munir' Since Operation Sindoor04:49 Donald Trump Tells Netanyahu He Stopped India-Pakistan War The 70th Time Since Op Sindoor Paused04:18 From First Woman PM To Fierce Rivalry: Khaleda Zia’s Three Terms That Redefined Bangladesh Politics06:58 Bangladesh Mourns As Former Prime Minister And BNP Chief Khaleda Zia Dies At 8006:12 Akhnoor Sector On High Alert As BSF Strengthens Counter-Infiltration Grid
Up Next
Start a Conversation
Post comment