Lumding: At Lumding Railway Junction in Hojai District in Assam, railway police officials discovered a significant haul of Burmese areca nuts, valued at around Rs 50 lakhs, and uncovered a major smuggling operation. The raid took place on the Awadh Assam Express, revealing 250 sacks filled with the illicit nuts, which were promptly confiscated. Authorities are now investigating a potential broader network involved in the daily smuggling of areca nuts from Assam to other states.
Our Citizen Reporter – Assam
Mr. Arnab Sarma
