1,000 bullets, 15 fire arms seized from an apartment in Khardah near Kolkata

The police said that during interrogation, the dealer mentioned Mukherjee’s name. Acting on the intelligence, the Barrackpore Commissionerate’s Intelligence Department and local police raided his residence, “Pratibha Manzil,” on Monday morning.

Upon searching the flat, investigators were stunned by the sheer volume of weapons found.

“The recovered firearms include both domestic and foreign-made weapons.The search operation is ongoing, and authorities believe the final count of weapons and ammunition may be even higher,” said a police officer involved in the investigation.

According to the police, initial findings suggest that Mukherjee, who reportedly sourced some of the firearms from Purulia, was storing the weapons and cartridges with the intent to sell them. However, detectives are continuing to investigate whether a larger conspiracy is at play.

The police said that neighbors expressed their fear and surprise over the incident. Residents described Mukherjee as a quiet person who kept to himself, living on one floor of the building for the past three years. They stated they had no idea about his background or what he did for a living, and never suspected any illegal activity.

The Barrackpore Commissionerate however has not released an official statement as the investigation is still active.