Tripura 7 March, 2025: Based on a tip-off, a joint operation was conducted by the Officers-in-Charge of Durga Chowmuhani and West Agartala police stations in the Lankamura area.
During the raid, the police apprehended a youth named Rana Sheikh, a resident of Goala Basti, with a large quantity of cannabis. According to officials, the police recovered 22 kg of cannabis, packed in 11 packets of 2 kg each. The estimated market value of the seized contraband is around ₹3 lakh, as stated by Sadar HDPO Deb Prasad Roy.
A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and the accused will be presented before the court today. The police will also seek remand for further investigation, the official added.
