Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Malda Reels: Drugs Seized, Rising Gun Violence Concerns Residents
Police in Malda arrested five people and found a large amount of brown sugar, a type of drug.
They also caught some people selling drugs.
Meanwhile, an 18-year-old was shot, causing worry about guns in the area.
People are concerned about how easy it is to get illegal guns, with recent shootings making them feel unsafe.
This has led to concern among the public, local leaders, and political parties.
Police seized brown sugar worth Rs 80 lakh in Malda, arresting five.
Three arrests, including a woman, were made in the Gour Malda station area for allegedly peddling brown sugar.
Two individuals from Bihar were apprehended in Rathbari with brown sugar valued at around Rs 20 lakh.
An 18-year-old was shot in the Ette Bazar area, with the accused Trinamool youth leader absconding.
Residents are concerned about the easy availability of illegal firearms and recent gun violence in Malda.
- Who
- Police, drug traffickers, shooting victim Abdul Sahid, and Trinamool youth leader Nasiruddhin Ahmed.
- What
- Brown sugar was seized and arrests were made; an 18-year-old was shot.
- When
- Recent events, including a Tuesday night drug bust and a Monday evening shooting.
- Where
- Malda district, including Gour Malda station area and Rathbari, and Ette Bazar area.
- Why
- Drug trafficking and the use of illegal firearms in Malda.
Police and Officials
BJP Leaders
Gun Control
Police and Officials
The police are working to control the illegal arms trade.
BJP Leaders
The police have to admit their failure for the huge availability of such deadly and illegal firearms in Malda.
Crime Rate
Police and Officials
Crimes are stray incidents.
BJP Leaders
The police have failed to control the crime rate.
- Drug Seizure Value
- Rs 80 lakh
- Total Arrests
- Five
- Shooting Victim
- Abdul Sahid
- Accused in Shooting
- Nasiruddhin Ahmed
- Areas of Concern
- Malda district
