The Central Bureau of Investigation seized arms and ammunition from Sandeshkhali on Friday while conducting searches at multiple locations. The probe agency is looking into a mob attack against the Enforcement Directorate that was allegedly instigated by a local TMC leader. The ED team was attacked on January 5 as they went to raid the premises of Shajahan Sheikh in connection with a ration scam.
According to reports the CBI seized arms and ammunition — including foreign-made pistols — while raiding multiple locations in West Bengal.A team was sent to investigate after the central agency received inputs about a large cache of arms hidden in Sandeshkhali.
(With inputs from agencies)
