India, Sept. 5 -- Three owners of a century-old gun shop in Kolkata have been arrested for allegedly selling illegal firearms. "A team of STF [Special Task Force of West Bengal Police] raided N C Daw and Company, a licensed gun shop at BBD Bag in central Kolkata, and arrested all three owners of the shop [on Thursday]. At least 41 single-barrel and double-barrel guns were recovered. Further investigation is going on," said an STF officer.

In February, the STF searched and sealed the gun shop located within 200 metres of the Kolkata Police headquarters. At least five people have been arrested over the suspected sale of ammunition meant for licensed firearms owners to criminals.

A second officer said an investigation found that illegally ...