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Police person arrested the lad of an "absconding" TMC MLA, on with 5 others, for allegedly possessing firearms from Bakkhali-Fraserganj country of West Bengal, a elder serviceman said connected Monday (May 18, 2026).
A associated squad of the West Bengal Police and Diamond Harbour territory constabulary apprehended them precocious connected Sunday (May 17), helium said.
“Arghya Mondal and the others were recovered to beryllium successful possession of firearms. Two pistols and six mobile phones were seized during the operation,” the serviceman said.
All the accused were brought to the Diamond Harbour constabulary presumption for questioning, helium said. Arghya Mondal was besides allegedly threatening BJP workers and supporters, the serviceman said.
Trinamool Congress MLA Dilip Mondal, who represents the Bishnupur constituency, is "absconding" and a hunt is underway to hint him, constabulary said.
Allegations had earlier surfaced against him for threatening governmental opponents, pursuing which a constabulary ailment was lodged. Police had conducted raids astatine 2 houses linked to the MLA successful Pailan country connected May 14.
