Overview

• Four individuals, including Habul Sheikh, were arrested during separate police operations in Kolkata and Murshidabad within an 18-hour period.
• Authorities recovered multiple firearms, including seven 7 mm pistols, 13 magazines, and several rounds of ammunition, highlighting the scale of the smuggling network.
• Habul Sheikh was apprehended in Jalangi while allegedly attempting to smuggle arms into Bangladesh, with weapons reportedly sourced from Munger, Bihar.
• Police investigations suggest the detainees are operators in a larger arms trafficking racket, with efforts underway to identify and capture the masterminds.
• The crackdown reflects intensified efforts by West Bengal law enforcement to combat illegal arms circulation and cross-border smuggling in the region.