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RPF seizes eight pistols from train in Tripura

The cache of illegal weapons was discovered concealed inside two abandoned bags lying suspiciously on the upper berth of a general coach while the train was en route from Badarpur to Agartala, the officials said

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The alert RPF personnel recovered eight handmade iron pistols and sixteen magazines during a routine check on Thursday. Pic/WR

The alert RPF personnel recovered eight handmade iron pistols and sixteen magazines during a routine check on Thursday. Pic/WR

Eight factory-made pistols were seized from Tripura Sundari Express train by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at Agartala railway station on Thursday, an official said.

An official statement said that amid heightened national security concerns, the Railway Protection Force escort team onboard Train No. 14620 UP Tripura Sundari Express made a significant recovery, averting a threat to public safety.

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