Man Arrested with Confidential DRDO Documents and Radioactive Material in Darjeeling

GG News Bureau
Darjeeling, 30th Nov. A man was arrested in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, on Friday for possession of confidential DRDO documents and a large quantity of radioactive material. The arrested individual, identified as Francis Ekka, is the husband of Amrita Ekka, a TMC leader from Naxalbari Panchayat Samiti.

The arrest was made on November 26 in a joint operation conducted by the Army and West Bengal Police in Belgachi village, Naxalbari block. According to police officials, the raid uncovered sensitive DRDO documents along with a considerable amount of Californium, a radioactive material. The officer stated, “We found several confidential DRDO documents and a large quantity of radioactive Californium in his possession. The accused failed to provide any clear explanation for having these materials.”

The market value of a gram of Californium is estimated to be around Rs 17 crore, adding further gravity to the case. The police have charged Ekka with smuggling sensitive documents and radioactive materials and suspect potential links to foreign organizations. Authorities are currently interrogating the accused to gather further information.

In the meantime, the police have sealed the house where the materials were found, as investigations continue into the scope of the security breach and potential threats.