STF Nabs Man With Arms Cache in Kolkata's Bowbazar

Abdul Majid was arrested by Kolkata Police's Special Task Force in Bowbazar. He was found in possession of six country-made firearms and 100 pieces of 8 mm ammunition. Majid hails from Liluah Rail Colony in Howrah. A case was registered under the Arms Act and the IPC for criminal conspiracy.

A man was arrested with arms and ammunition in central Kolkata's Bowbazar area, police said on Friday.

The man, identified as Abdul Majid, was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Kolkata Police on Thursday night, they said.

''The arrested person is a resident of Liluah Rail Colony in Howrah district. He was carrying six country-made improvised single-shot firearms and 100 pieces of 8 mm ammunition,'' a police officer said.

A case was filed under the Arms Act along with the relevant section of IPC for criminal conspiracy, he said.

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