Assam: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking in Karimganj, Badarpur police conducted a raid, seizing around 10,000 Yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 2 crore. During the operation, authorities arrested Diliyar Hussain Chowdhury, a resident of Katigara in Cachar district.
The drugs were allegedly being transported from Katigara to Badarpur. Acting on intelligence reports, police intercepted the illegal consignment from a passenger vehicle at Badarpur Ghat.
This successful operation highlights Assam law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to combat the trafficking of illicit substances in the region.
In a separate incident, drugs worth over Rs 1.60 crore were seized, and five individuals were arrested during two operations in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.
Additionally, acting on a tip-off, police launched a search at a checkpoint near the State Bank of India branch under Khatkhati police station. They recovered 117.52 grams of heroin hidden inside 10 soap cases from a vehicle headed towards Arunachal Pradesh. Three individuals, identified as Nong Irang, Taram Riyan, and Biraj Mali, all from Arunachal Pradesh, were arrested in connection with the seizure.
Our Citizen Reporter from Assam
Mr. Arnab Sarma
