Illegal Weapons Busted: Murshidabad Police Recover Firearms in Coordinated District Raids
Murshidabad, March 25, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against illegal arms smuggling and criminal activities in the region, the Murshidabad District Police successfully executed a series of coordinated special operations late Tuesday, resulting in multiple arrests and a significant weapons seizure.
Coordinated District-Wide Raids
Acting on credible intelligence, law enforcement teams simultaneously struck multiple locations across the district on March 24.
According to the official press release shared by the Murshidabad District Police, the intense search operations were specifically concentrated within the jurisdictions of four police stations: Nowda, Hariharpara, Bhagwangola, and Ranitala.
The sudden and sweeping nature of the raids left the suspects with no time to evade the authorities, leading to the apprehension of five individuals actively involved in the possession of illegal arms.
The Arms Seizure
During the rigorous searches conducted on the detained suspects, police officials made a startling recovery. A total of four illegal firearms and six rounds of live ammunition were confiscated from their direct possession.
The recovery of these weapons has likely thwarted potential violent crimes or gang-related activities that were being planned in the district.
Ongoing Investigation and Manhunt
The Murshidabad Police are treating the matter with the utmost seriousness. Official First Information Reports (FIRs) and cases under the Arms Act have been immediately registered at the respective police stations where the raids took place.
The five arrested individuals are currently undergoing intense interrogation to determine the source of the weapons and their intended targets. Furthermore, the police have launched a massive manhunt and are conducting continuous efforts to identify and apprehend other hidden associates and arms dealers connected to this illegal network.