A substantial cache of locally made weapons and firearm-manufacturing equipment has been recovered from beneath a pillar of the Kanchpur Bridge in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, in what authorities suspect was a concealed depot for organised criminal activity.
The recovery was made in the early hours of Thursday (30 April), at approximately 12:30 a.m., during a targeted operation carried out near the Balurghat area on the western side of the bridge. The discovery followed intensified night patrols by law enforcement personnel, prompted by confidential intelligence suggesting the presence of illicit arms in the vicinity.
According to officials involved in the operation, the weapons were carefully concealed inside a discarded plastic bag hidden within a cavity at the base of the bridge pillar. Acting on the tip-off, officers swiftly escalated the matter to senior authorities before conducting a thorough search of the area in the presence of local witnesses. The concealed bag was eventually located and retrieved without incident.
Preliminary examination of the recovered items indicates that they were intended for use by a criminal syndicate, potentially for both distribution and the manufacture of illegal firearms. Authorities have stated that the seized materials have been transferred to the relevant police station for further forensic analysis and legal proceedings.
Recovered Items Overview
| Serial | Item Description | Quantity / Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One-shot firearms | 6 units |
| 2 | Shotgun ammunition | 1 round |
| 3 | Firearm manufacturing tools | Various mechanical components |
| 4 | Storage container | 1 plastic bag |
Investigating officers noted that the tools recovered could potentially be used in the illicit assembly of improvised firearms. However, they emphasised that the identities of those responsible for placing the cache at the site, as well as their ultimate objectives, remain under active investigation.
An officer participating in the raid stated that the operation formed part of routine surveillance activity in the area. Upon receiving credible intelligence, the team acted promptly, preventing what they suspect could have developed into a larger criminal operation.
Law enforcement agencies have further confirmed that surveillance has been strengthened around key infrastructure points and densely populated zones to prevent the concealment of illegal arms and narcotics. Authorities have pledged that such operations will continue with increased intensity, and strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in criminal networks.
The incident has caused a degree of concern among local residents, although officials believe that swift intervention successfully averted a potentially serious security threat. Investigations are ongoing, with hopes of identifying and apprehending those linked to the arms cache in the coming days.