Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Old Coin Dealer Arrested; Arms and Ammunition Found in Flat
A man named Madhusudan Mukherjee, who said he sells old coins, was arrested.
Police found many guns and bullets in his home.
They think he was secretly selling weapons to criminals.
He told police he's been doing this for four years, but they think it's been longer.
Now, the police are trying to find out who bought the weapons and where they were sent.
He used to work for the police but was fired after a previous arrest.
Madhusudan Mukherjee, 66, was arrested for illegal possession of arms and ammunition.
Police found 14 guns and rifles, along with 905 bullets, in his apartment.
Mukherjee claimed to be an old coin dealer but is suspected of arms dealing.
He admitted to being involved in arms dealing for the past four years, but police suspect longer.
Police are investigating his clients and the destinations of the arms.
- Who
- Madhusudan Mukherjee, 66, was arrested.
- What
- Madhusudan Mukherjee was arrested for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
- When
- Mukherjee was produced in court on Tuesday.
- Where
- The arrest took place in Khardah, West Bengal, and his apartment was near Rahara market.
- Why
- He was arrested for illegally possessing arms and ammunition, and suspected of supplying them to criminals.
- Name
- Madhusudan Mukherjee
- Age
- 66
- Location
- Khardah, West Bengal
- Charges
- Illegal possession of arms and ammunition
- Items Found
- 14 guns and rifles, 905 bullets
- Previous Employment
- Contractual driver in police force (removed)
- Alleged Activity
- Arms dealing