Kolkata: Police have arrested the son of absconding Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Dilip Mondal, along with five others, for allegedly possessing firearms in West Bengal’s Bakkhali-Fraserganj area, a senior officer confirmed on Monday.
A joint team of the West Bengal Police and Diamond Harbour district police apprehended the suspects late on Sunday, the officer said.
Arghya Mondal and the others were found to be in possession of firearms. Two pistols and six mobile phones were seized during the operation, the officer added.
All the accused were brought to the Diamond Harbour police station for questioning, the officer stated.
Arghya Mondal was also allegedly involved in threatening workers and supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the officer further noted.
Trinamool Congress MLA Dilip Mondal, who represents the Bishnupur constituency, is currently absconding, and a search is underway to trace him, police said.
Allegations had earlier surfaced against him for allegedly threatening political opponents, following which a police complaint was lodged. Police had conducted raids at two houses linked to the MLA in the Pailan area on May 14.
(With agency inputs)
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