₹20.65 lakh cash, arms seized in Bishnupur raid; 3 arrested in Bengal
Synopsis
In under six weeks, police have recovered illegal firearms, ammunition, and cash in at least three separate operations across West Bengal's 24 Parganas districts. The latest — ₹20.65 lakh in cash and two arms from Bishnupur — points to a persistent illegal weapons and cash network in the region that authorities are now actively dismantling.
Key Takeaways
₹20,65,900 in illegal cash, two firearms , and three live rounds were seized in Bishnupur , South 24 Parganas , on the night of 28 July 2025 .
Three persons — Bablu Jati (42) , Adarsha Jati (23) , and Koushik Jati (33) — were arrested.
The joint raid was conducted by Bishnupur Police Station and the SOG of Diamond Harbour Police on a tip from a confidential source.
A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act, 1959 .
This follows two earlier recoveries: 14 firearms and 95 bullets in Basanti on 20 June , and 8 firearms and 97 cartridges in Habra on 15 June .
Police seized ₹20,65,900 in illegal cash along with two firearms and three rounds of live ammunition during a joint raid in the Bishnupur area of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, on the night of Monday, 28 July 2025. Three persons have been arrested in connection with the recovery, according to the Diamond Harbour district police.
How the Raid Unfolded
The operation was a coordinated effort between personnel from Bishnupur Police Station and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Diamond Harbour Police. According to a senior district police officer, the raid was triggered by a tip-off from a confidential source regarding the presence of illegal cash and weapons at the location.
'Last night on receipt of credible source information regarding illegal cash and arms and ammunition, a joint raid was organised with team consisting of police personnel from Bishnupur Police Station and the SOG of Diamond Harbour Police District. During the raid, arms and ammunition and cash worth more than Rs 20 lakh were recovered. Three persons have been arrested. Investigation is on,' the senior officer said.
Who Was Arrested
The three individuals taken into custody have been identified as Bablu Jati (42), Adarsha Jati (23), and Koushik Jati (33). A case has been registered against the trio at Bishnupur Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act, 1959.
A Pattern of Arms Recoveries in South 24 Parganas
This is not an isolated incident. The Bishnupur seizure is the latest in a series of arms and cash recoveries across South 24 Parganas and neighbouring districts in recent weeks.
On 20 June, a large cache of 14 long-range firearms and 95 rounds of bullets was recovered from a pond in Basanti, also in South 24 Parganas. Two local All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders — Shaokat Gayen and Zafar Sheikh — were arrested in that case. The weapons were found in the pond area belonging to Shaokat Gayen.
Earlier, on 15 June, fishermen casting nets in a pond in Habra, North 24 Parganas, inadvertently recovered eight firearms and 97 rounds of cartridges stored in two submerged bags.
What Comes Next
Police have confirmed that investigation into the 28 July Bishnupur case is ongoing. The frequency of arms and cash recoveries across the 24 Parganas belt in under six weeks is likely to draw scrutiny from state and central law enforcement agencies. The source of the seized weapons and the intended use of the illegal cash remain under investigation.
Point of View
Which ensnared two TMC local leaders, raised questions about political linkages to illegal weapons networks that have not been fully answered. The Bishnupur seizure adds another data point but also another unanswered question: where are these firearms coming from, and who is financing the cash stockpiles? West Bengal's law enforcement deserves credit for the operational tempo, but the investigation must go beyond the arrested individuals to the supply chain. Without that, these raids risk being tactical wins in a strategic vacuum.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was seized in the Bishnupur raid in West Bengal?
Police seized ₹20,65,900 in illegal cash, two firearms, and three rounds of live ammunition during a joint raid in Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on the night of 28 July 2025.
Who were arrested in the Bishnupur arms and cash seizure case?
Three persons were arrested: Bablu Jati (42), Adarsha Jati (23), and Koushik Jati (33). A case has been registered against them at Bishnupur Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, 1959.
Which police units conducted the Bishnupur raid?
The operation was a joint effort by personnel from Bishnupur Police Station and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Diamond Harbour Police. It was conducted following a tip-off from a confidential source.
Are there other recent arms recoveries in the same region?
Yes. On 20 June, 14 long-range firearms and 95 bullets were recovered in Basanti, South 24 Parganas, leading to the arrest of two local TMC leaders. On 15 June, eight firearms and 97 cartridges were found by fishermen in a pond in Habra, North 24 Parganas.
What happens next in the Bishnupur case?
Investigation is ongoing, according to the Diamond Harbour district police. Authorities are yet to establish the source of the seized weapons and the origin of the illegal cash recovered from the accused.
