Assam: Huge arms cache recovered from abandoned factory in Boko; 4 arrested

In a major arms haul, Kamrup district and Metro Police recovered a large cache of weapons and explosives from an abandoned factory near the Saturday weekly market in Boko early Friday morning. 

The recovery includes 142 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, a pistol with five bullets, a revolver with one bullet, four rounds of INSAS rifle ammunition, and explosive materials.

Addressing the media on Thursday night, Superintendent of Police (In-Charge), Renu Kuntala Sital Kumar (RKS Kumar) confirmed that the operation was carried out based on confidential intelligence inputs. Following the raid, the police arrested Pranab Mahanta (owner of the factory), Ketu Rabha, Shivajit Boro, and Amrit Ali.

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“All four accused were produced before the court on Friday. We will apply for a five-day police remand to continue the investigation,” said SP RKS Kumar.

The recovery has triggered a wave of concern in the area. According to Boko Police Station officials, a case (No. 224/2025) has been registered under relevant sections of the Arms Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosives Act, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Police have assured the public that an intensive investigation is underway to uncover the broader network and motives behind the illegal arms storage.