Major Arms Seizure in Agartala Ahead of Civic Polls : 3 Pistols, 6 Magazines and 50 Rounds of Ammunition Recovered, 2 Outsiders Arrested

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, November 4, 2026

In a major arms seizure ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, West Agartala Police arrested two youths from outside Tripura and recovered three pistols, six magazines and 50 rounds of ammunition from the Battala TRTC area on Wednesday.

The operation was conducted near a gas agency in the Battala area, triggering concern over the movement of illegal firearms in the state capital ahead of the civic polls. The recovery of a substantial quantity of ammunition has raised questions about the possible purpose of the weapons and their intended recipients.

According to preliminary information, the arrested youths had allegedly brought the firearms from Bihar. However, police have not disclosed who was supposed to receive the weapons in Agartala. The identities of the intended recipients and the purpose behind the alleged delivery remain under investigation.

The seizure has heightened concerns over the security situation in Agartala at a time when political activities are intensifying ahead of the municipal elections. The recovery of three pistols and 50 rounds of ammunition has also raised questions about whether illegal firearms could be used to create tension during the election period.

The latest incident has brought renewed attention to previous cases involving the recovery of firearms by Tripura Police and railway police in Agartala. Several individuals have reportedly been apprehended with pistols in earlier incidents, but concerns persist over the subsequent legal proceedings and the alleged release of those arrested.

The latest seizure has intensified public demand for a thorough investigation into the illegal arms network operating in the state and the possible connections between weapon suppliers, carriers and local recipients.

Police are expected to investigate the source of the firearms, the route through which they were transported from Bihar, and the identity of the person or persons who were supposed to receive them

The recovery comes at a sensitive time, with the upcoming municipal elections placing law enforcement agencies under increased pressure to ensure peace and prevent the circulation of illegal weapons in Agartala.

more news...