Weapons seized in central Kolkata, one detained ahead of West Bengal polls

Days up of the two-phase polling successful West Bengal, the Kolkata Police's Special Task Force seized a cache of arms and ammunition adjacent Rajabazar Science College present and detained a man, officials said connected Saturday (April 18, 2026).

Acting connected suspicion, STF sleuths intercepted the man, carrying a bag, adjacent a autobus basal and recovered six single-shot firearms and 14 cartridges from him, an authoritative said.