Kolkata STF & Vaishnavnagar Police nab arms smuggler with 5 pistols

The Kolkata Special Task Force (STF) and Vaishnavnagar police station conducted a joint raid, arresting Rahel Rana with five pistols. The operation, based on intelligence inputs, was carried out to curb illegal arms trafficking. According to police sources, Rana was linked to smuggling operations in Jharkhand and was suspected of supplying weapons to different groups. Authorities are now investigating the scale of his operations and identifying potential associates involved in the racket.

Officials stated that the seized pistols would be sent for forensic examination to determine their origin. Police are also probing whether the weapons were sourced locally or smuggled from another state. Investigators are examining Rana’s communication records and financial transactions to trace the supply chain. Law enforcement agencies are coordinating with other states to track down possible suppliers and buyers connected to the case.

Following the arrest, security agencies have intensified monitoring of suspected arms trade routes. Police teams are conducting searches in multiple locations to uncover further links to the network. Authorities have emphasized that strict action will be taken against individuals involved in illegal arms circulation. Rana is currently in police custody, and further questioning is expected to provide more details about the operation.