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Arms smuggler held near Howrah Station with pipe guns, 42 live rounds by Bengal STF

  • STF arrests Bihar resident near Howrah Station with two pipe guns and 42 rounds of 8MM KF ammunition
  • Accused admits arms were brought from Bihar for illegal delivery and distribution within West Bengal territory
  • Police register case at STF HQ and begin probe to trace other suspects linked to the smuggling operation

24 Jun 2025

Arms smuggler held near Howrah Station with pipe guns, 42 live rounds by Bengal STF

A 36-year-old man from Bihar was arrested near Howrah Railway Station on Monday evening by a team of the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) during a raid based on specific information. The accused, identified as Md Mahtab, is a resident of Akbarnagar in Bihar. The arrest took place in the vicinity of the station as part of an operation to curb illegal arms movement across state borders.

Two one-shot pipe guns and 42 rounds of live ammunition of 8MM KF bore were recovered from the possession of the accused. STF officials confirmed that the seized items were illegal firearms and ammunition. The recovered materials have been taken into custody for forensic and ballistic examination.

During preliminary questioning, the accused stated that the arms and ammunition were procured from Bihar and were meant to be supplied illegally in West Bengal. A case has been registered at STF West Bengal Headquarters Police Station. Investigation is underway to identify others involved in the arms smuggling network.

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