Bengal: Arms, ammunition found in abandoned bag near New Jalpaiguri, around 150 cartridges recovered

Siliguri, Nov 10 (UNI) A bag containing firearms and around 150 cartridges was recovered from an abandoned spot at Jabravita, under New Jalpaiguri police station, on Tuesday morning, triggering concern over the possible movement of illegal arms and ammunition in the area. The spot is close to an Indian Oil Corporation depot and an FCI godown, and also near the traffic outpost. The bag, an ordinary shopping bag, was first noticed by Nitai Shil, a local delivery worker. Later, several morning walkers, including Subhas Sahani, noticed it and alerted the police. Police personnel reached the spot, recovered the firearms and…