Firearm, Ammunition and Pangolin Scales Seized in Sukna; One Arrested

Firearm, Ammunition and Pangolin Scales Seized in Sukna; One Arrested

Siliguri, October 6: Acting on actionable intelligence received from sources, a search operation was conducted by a team from the Sukna Range in the Khaprial area at around 11:30 PM on October 5, 2026.

During the operation, the team reportedly recovered and seized one SBBL gun, three live rounds of ammunition and approximately 2.5 kg of pangolin scales.

In connection with the case, Dilip Darjee, a resident of Fulbari under Matigara Police Station in Siliguri, was arrested under relevant provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

The accused was produced before the Honourable Kurseong Court, which rejected his bail plea and remanded him to judicial custody.

Further remand is likely to be sought as the investigation continues to determine the source of the firearm and pangolin scales and identify any other persons involved.