Assam: GRP Seized Firearms Aboard Avadh Assam Express at Guwahati Railway Station

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: In a major breakthrough, the Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered two illegal 7.65 mm pistols and 40 rounds of live ammunition from a passenger aboard Train No. 15909 Dn Avadh Assam Express on Friday morning. The recovery was made during a targeted search operation in Coach No. H1 of the train at the Guwahati Railway Station, following a tip-off received by the authorities. The accused has been identified as Jamir Hussain, son of Nur Islam, a resident of Khagarigan village under Thalamara Police Station in the Sonitpur district, Assam.

Acting on intelligence input, GRP personnel conducted a thorough inspection of the coach and found the concealed firearms and ammunition in Hussain’s possession. He was immediately taken into custody.

Officials confirmed that legal proceedings have been initiated under relevant sections of the Arms Act. The swift and decisive action underscores heightened vigilance by railway authorities amid increasing concerns over the trafficking of illegal weapons in the region.

A senior GRP officer stated that further investigations are underway to determine the source and intended destination of the firearms and whether Hussain has links to any larger network.

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