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West Bengal STF seizes 15 firearms in Andal raid tied to coal syndicate probe
General·Short term·▲ +5%

The Andal raid will likely widen into a broader probe of coal syndicate logistics across West Bengal and Jharkhand, with investigators tracing the weapon source and network links next.

This is a significant organized-crime enforcement story with a possible cross-border dimension. The mention of ECL quarters and the Khanan Prahari app also points to the state’s struggle to police illegal coal operations.

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This is a significant organized-crime enforcement story with a possible cross-border dimension. The mention of ECL quarters and the Khanan Prahari app also points to the state’s struggle to police illegal coal operations.

Curated summary

West Bengal STF seized 15 firearms and 56 live cartridges in a Saturday raid at an Eastern Coalfields Limited quarter in Andal, West Burdwan. The action followed questioning of two alleged coal mafia operatives, Khairul Alam Choudhary and Samser. Investigators say Alam supplied illegal weapons for coal syndicate activity across the Raniganj-Jamuria belt and may link to a wider cross-border network.

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West Bengal STF seizes 15 firearms in Andal raid tied to coal syndicate probe

Investigators say the weapons may connect to a wider cross-border network operating across West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Indian Express·2h ago
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