Arms, ammo seized from Trinamool leader's house in Murshidabad; 2 arrested
Synopsis
Police raiding a Trinamool Congress block president's home in Murshidabad found two firearms, 17 cartridges, four magazines, and country-made weapons — while the leader allegedly fled over a boundary wall. The seizure is part of a post-election crackdown on TMC functionaries accused of extortion and violence, and raises sharp questions about the scale of alleged political arming in Bengal.
Key Takeaways
Sagardighi Police raided the home of Noor Mehboob Alam , former Sagardighi Block TMC president, on Sunday night, 18 May .
Police recovered two firearms , 17 cartridges , four magazines , country-made weapons, a vehicle, and two mobile phones .
Two persons were arrested; the Jangipur Sub-Divisional Court granted five days' police custody on Monday.
Noor Mehboob Alam allegedly escaped by scaling a boundary wall and remains absconding; a search operation is underway.
The raid is part of a broader post-election crackdown on TMC leaders accused of extortion, intimidation, and violence across West Bengal .
Officers of Sagardighi Police Station in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Sunday night, 18 May raided the residence of Noor Mehboob Alam, former block president of the Sagardighi Block Trinamool Congress (TMC), recovering firearms, cartridges, magazines and other weapons. Two persons were arrested in connection with the seizure, while Alam allegedly escaped by scaling a boundary wall as the raid began.
What Was Recovered
During the operation, police seized two firearms, 17 rounds of cartridges, four magazines, two mobile phones, a vehicle, and sharp country-made weapons from the premises. Investigators suspect the arrested individuals had prior knowledge of where the arms and ammunition were stored. A minor was also reportedly detained during the operation.
Court Custody and Legal Proceedings
On Monday, the two arrested persons were produced before the Jangipur Sub-Divisional Court. Police sought 10 days' custody for further interrogation; the court granted five days' police custody. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the origins of the cache and the alleged role of the absconding TMC leader.
Part of a Wider Crackdown
According to police sources, the Sagardighi operation is part of an intensified drive against Trinamool Congress leaders and workers allegedly involved in extortion, intimidation, and violence following the change of government in the state. Several similar actions have been taken across different areas of West Bengal in recent weeks. This comes amid heightened political scrutiny over law and order in the state.
Search Operation Underway
Police have launched a search operation to trace Noor Mehboob Alam, who remains absconding. The recovery has triggered concern among residents of the area. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities probing why such a substantial quantity of arms and ammunition was allegedly stored at a political functionary's residence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was seized from the Trinamool Congress leader's house in Murshidabad?
Police recovered two firearms, 17 rounds of cartridges, four magazines, country-made weapons, a vehicle, and two mobile phones from the residence of Noor Mehboob Alam, former block president of Sagardighi Block TMC, during a raid on Sunday night.
Who is Noor Mehboob Alam and why is he being sought?
Noor Mehboob Alam is the former block president of the Sagardighi Block Trinamool Congress in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. He allegedly fled by scaling a boundary wall when police raided his home and remains absconding; a search operation is currently underway to trace him.
What happened to those arrested in the Sagardighi arms case?
Two persons arrested in connection with the recovery were produced before the Jangipur Sub-Divisional Court on Monday. The court granted five days' police custody after police sought 10 days for further interrogation.
Why is West Bengal police conducting raids on Trinamool Congress leaders?
According to police sources, the raids are part of an intensified crackdown following a change of government in the state, targeting TMC leaders and workers against whom allegations of extortion, intimidation, and violence had been raised. The Sagardighi operation is described as part of this broader enforcement drive.
Was anyone else detained during the Sagardighi raid?
Yes, police sources confirmed that a minor was also detained during the operation, in addition to the two adults who were formally arrested and produced in court.
