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Bengal: Arms, ammunition found in abandoned bag near New Jalpaiguri, around 150 cartridges recovered

Siliguri, Nov 10 (UNI) A bag containing firearms and around 150 cartridges was recovered from an abandoned spot at Jabravita, under New Jalpaiguri police station, on Tuesday morning, triggering concern over the possible movement of illegal arms and ammunition in the area.
The spot is close to an Indian Oil Corporation depot and an FCI godown, and also near the traffic outpost. The bag, an ordinary shopping bag, was first noticed by Nitai Shil, a local delivery worker. Later, several morning walkers, including Subhas Sahani, noticed it and alerted the police.
Police personnel reached the spot, recovered the firearms and ammunition, counted the cartridges and seized the items. However, police have not yet issued an official statement on the recovery or disclosed the nature and possible origin of the weapons.
Speaking on the development, Siliguri MLA and state Tourism Minister Dr Shankar Ghosh expressed serious concern.
“This is a matter of great concern. Who was carrying such arms and ammunition on the night after Kali Puja? What is their source and what was the purpose of bringing them to or taking them from Siliguri?” he said.
Dr Ghosh said he would speak to the police to ascertain the source and circumstances behind the recovery before making any further comment.
“I noticed the abandoned bag and informed others,” said Nitai Shil, while Sahani said local residents immediately alerted the police after noticing its suspicious contents.
The sensitive railway-linked area, with considerable goods transport and labour activity, is also being examined from the standpoint of possible territorial disputes and muscle-power displays. Police are expected to investigate the circumstances behind the recovery.
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