This Article is From Jun 29, 2010

Kolkata ammunition haul: 3 arrested

Kolkata: Kolkata Police arrested three people early Tuesday morning in connection with the arms haul of 5000 bullets from a car on Monday.

Around 4:15 am on Monday, the three people had fled when police stopped a vehicle in north Kolkata for a traffic violation.

The search of the vehicle revealed bags full of 5000 bullets stashed under the seat. The bullets were for .315 bore guns. The vehicle had a Bihar registration plate.

The Special Task Force of the Kolkata Police is investigating the case. The bullets may have been meant for Maoists, it is being suspected.
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