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Special Task Forces Disrupt Major Arms and Counterfeit Currency Networks in West Bengal

Coordinated raids in Malda and Kolkata result in multiple arrests, firearms seizures, and the confiscation of nearly ₹4 lakh in fake currency.

Three men were arrested, and 16 country-made pistols, along with cartridges and firearm-making tools, were recovered. (Sourced)

Overview

  • The Bengal Special Task Force arrested Sanjit Kumar Tiwary in Malda, recovering eight improvised firearms believed to be smuggled from Bihar for sale in local grey markets.
  • Sentu Sheikh, 19, was apprehended in Malda with ₹3.92 lakh in counterfeit ₹500 notes, prompting an ongoing investigation into the source and distribution network of the fake currency.
  • In Kolkata, the STF dismantled an arms racket, arresting four individuals and seizing firearms, ammunition, and an SUV near the city’s northern outskirts.
  • Authorities are probing cross-border links and broader criminal networks operating along the Indo-Bangladesh border, a region known for smuggling activity.
  • These operations reflect intensified efforts by law enforcement to curb illegal arms trafficking and counterfeit currency circulation in West Bengal and neighboring states.