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In a joint operation, troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) and Assam police busted an arms smuggling racket in Karimganj's Badarpur area on Monday.
During the operation, four pistols (7.65 mm), magazines and 1 pen pistol were recovered.
Two persons have been arrested who were in possession of the arms and ammunition.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Karimganj police for the seizure.
"Kudos to @karimganjpolice for yet another major crackdown. Keep up the good work," he tweeted.
A joint operation by Badarpur PS team & @BSF_India today has led to recovery of 4 pistols (7.65 mm) along with magazines & 1 pen pistol. Two accused persons have been nabbed.
Kudos to @karimganjpolice for yet another major crackdown. Keep up the good work 👍@assampolice pic.twitter.com/t0nPJ8cCnP
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 23, 2021