West Bengal STF vs. Illegal Arms Trafficking Network

Updates

1. News14 Oct 2026

   Bengal STF unit busts illegal arms manufacturing unit in Kolkata; owner on run

   KOLKATA: West Bengal Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has unearthed an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Nadial police station area of Kolkata Port, seizing f

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The police found and shut down a secret factory making guns illegally.

   Who:

   The West Bengal Special Task Force is the agency investigating the case and the owner is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Nadial Police Station, Kolkata, West Bengal.

   Why:

   The unit was discovered because the police are investigating an illegal arms trafficking network.

   What it means:

   The police have started their investigation while the owner remains at large and is currently being sought.

   The New Indian Express
2. News12 Oct 2026

   Inter-state illegal arms trafficking ring busted in Bengal; pistol, cash seized

   A 17-day STF operation has uncovered an inter-state illegal arms trafficking network spanning West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand. The probe now centres on tracing more associates, supply links and suspected manufacturing hubs.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police broke up a group moving illegal guns across state borders and took a pistol and money.

   Who:

   The West Bengal Special Task Force is the agency investigating, and they arrested the accused traffickers.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Nadial Police Station, West Bengal.

   Why:

   The group was busted for allegedly running an illegal arms trafficking network.

   What it means:

   The police have officially registered the case at the Nadial Police Station for further legal action.

   India Today