Councillor's Arrest at Kolkata Airport: A Deep Dive
A TMC councillor, Amirul Sekh Islam, was arrested for carrying live ammunition without valid documents at Kolkata's airport. The incident, dating back to September 2025, resulted in his detention after he failed to present a licence for the ammunition found in his baggage. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
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A TMC councillor, Amirul Sekh Islam, was apprehended at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for possessing live ammunition without the necessary documentation. The incident occurred during a routine baggage check in September 2025.
Islam, a councillor of Ward 14 in Pujali municipality, was stopped after six rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition and an empty magazine were found in his luggage. Despite claiming to have a valid licence, he failed to provide documentation within the allotted time.
Legal proceedings have been initiated under the Arms Act, following his arrest on Tuesday. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the violation.
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