Weapons used to terrorise people in previous regime: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after seizure of firearms
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the seizure of illegal firearms in multiple districts, linking the weapons to criminal activities from the previous political regime. He pledged to eliminate political terrorism and illegal arms stockpiling in the state.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing political tensions and law enforcement challenges in regional Indian governance.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday (June 6, 2026) said the police seized a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in two districts and alleged that such weapons were stockpiled and used to terrorise people in the previous regime in the State. Mr. Adhikari said the seizures were made during extensive raids across multiple locations near Sarberia Bazar in Kumrakhali and Basanti in South 24 Parganas district and Sandeshkhali areas in North 24 Parganas. The CM vowed to stop criminal activities and political terrorism in the State.
The framing focuses on the current administration's narrative blaming the 'previous regime' for current criminal issues.
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