Agartala Police seize Italian-made pistol and ammunition

Agartala Airport Police conducted a raid on a residence in the Bhagalpur area near Agartala Airport on Wednesday night, seizing a factory-made 7.65 mm pistol, 14 rounds of live ammunition, a magazine, and firearm-cleaning accessories. The pistol is reportedly of Italian manufacture.

Following confidential information regarding suspected contraband, a special police team cordoned off the house and conducted a search in the presence of witnesses. One individual, identified as Santosh Biswas, was detained during the operation. A case has been registered against him under the Arms Act.

A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team and an executive magistrate attended the scene to complete necessary examinations. Authorities are continuing investigations to determine if other individuals were involved in the possession of the weapons.