TMC MLA's son held with firearms in Bengal
The son of an absconding TMC MLA has been arrested in West Bengal along with five others for possessing firearms. Police seized two pistols and six mobile phones during the operation in the Bakkhali-Fraserganj area. The MLA, Dilip Mondal, is currently on the run amid allegations of threatening political opponents.
- ▪Arghya Mondal and five others were arrested for possessing firearms.
- ▪Two pistols and six mobile phones were seized during the operation.
- ▪Dilip Mondal, the TMC MLA, is absconding and a search is underway for him.
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Police have arrested the son of an "absconding" TMC MLA, along with five others, for allegedly possessing firearms from Bakkhali-Fraserganj area of West Bengal, a senior officer said on Monday (May 18, 2026).A joint team of the West Bengal Police and Diamond Harbour district police apprehended them late on Sunday (May 17), he said.“Arghya Mondal and the others were found to be in possession of firearms. Two pistols and six mobile phones were seized during the operation,” the officer said.All the accused were brought to the Diamond Harbour police station for questioning, he said.
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