Kolkata Police arrested five men from Uttar Pradesh in possession of illegal firearms, uncovering a suspected weapons smuggling network. The arrests were made after intelligence reports indicated an arms deal taking place in the city. Upon interrogation, the suspects revealed that the weapons were meant for gang-related activities in multiple states.
The police have seized a large cache of arms, including pistols and ammunition. Investigations are underway to track the source of these weapons and identify other members of the network. The arrest is a significant breakthrough in curbing the illegal arms trade that fuels criminal activities in the region.