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Police Seize 15 Firearms and 56 Bullets in ECL Quarter Raid in Andal

Kolkata police conducted a raid on an ECL quarter in Andal, West Bengal, and confiscated 15 guns and 56 bullets. The operation is part of an investigation linking the seized weapons to the coal mafia network. Authorities say the weapons were intended for illegal use. The probe continues as police gather evidence to establish connections with known coal syndicates. Officials have also seized additional documents related to the case.

Police Seize 15 Firearms and 56 Bullets in ECL Quarter Raid in Andal
Police Seize 15 Firearms and 56 Bullets in ECL Quarter Raid in AndalPhoto via Indian Express — Kolkata

Police officers carried out a search at an ECL (Eastern Coalfields Limited) facility in Andal and found 15 firearms and 56 rounds of ammunition.

The raid was part of a larger investigation into the coal mafia’s alleged involvement in illicit arms trafficking.

Investigators are tracing the weapons’ origins and potential links to coal syndicates operating in the region.

The operation underscores the ongoing effort to curb illegal arms and curb the influence of organized crime in the coal sector.

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