Authorities in Kolkata arrest two employees of the historic NC Daw and Company for allegedly smuggling arms to gang members outside the State. The shop, operational since 1835, is now under scrutiny after police discovered staff members were illicitly selling arms, including 190 live cartridges and a double-barrelled gun, amid rising gang violence in West Bengal.
The investigation, led by the West Bengal Police’s Special Task Force, reveals a significant illegal ammunition supply chain linked to recent shootouts in the region. Following the arrests, police are set to interrogate all staff of the renowned dealer, prompting questions about regulatory compliance and security measures at legal arms shops in a state grappling with gang-related fatalities, including attacks on political figures.
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