GUWAHATI — In a significant security operation, the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Guwahati recovered illegal firearms from a train passenger late on May 8, marking a major breakthrough in curbing the transport of illegal weapons via rail routes.
Acting on specific intelligence, a GRP team launched a targeted search in Coach No. H1 of Train No. 15909 DN Avadh Assam Express at Guwahati Railway Station.
Key findings:
• Seized Items: Two illegal 7.65 mm pistols and 40 rounds of live ammunition.
• Accused Identified: Jamir Hussain, son of Nur Islam, a resident of Khagarigan village under Thalamara police station in Sonitpur district, Assam.
Authorities have confirmed that legal action has been initiated and an in-depth investigation is underway to trace the origin and intended destination of the seized arms.
This operation underscores GRP’s continued efforts to bolster railway security and prevent unlawful activities along critical transit routes.